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1952 Map of Lander SE

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lander SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The confluence of the Popo Agie River and Little Popo Agie River anchors this landscape in the Fremont County foothills. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent drainages, including Coal Mine Draw and Hudson Draw, which cut through the high ground leading up to Monument Butte. These watercourses were central to the area's early development, as evidenced by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure such as Millard Ditch and Wise Ditch that diverted water across the valley floor.

Industrial activity and transit are clearly marked by the presence of a Coal Mine, the Williams Mine, and a distinctive Old Railroad Grade tracing through the north-central hills. For researchers of ranching history, the Hall Ranch is a notable landmark near the riverbanks. The southern portion of the map climbs toward Blue Ridge, where the complex topography of Government Draw and Carr Springs Draw illustrates the transition from the river valley to higher elevations.