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1991 Map of Lewis Ranch

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Lewis Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lewis Ranch and the surrounding ranchlands of Laramie County define this high plains landscape at the start of the 1990s. The area is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Carey Horse Creek Ditch No 5 and several other numbered ditches that divert water from Horse Creek. This sophisticated water management system supported the regional cattle industry and local homesteads like Nimmo and Shelton.

The topography is etched by seasonal watercourses such as Chivington Draw, Lewis Draw, and Antelope Draw, which lead toward small reservoirs like Carey Res No 1. Cultural markers of the era include the Radio Tower AT&T and a prominent Beacon, reflecting the modernization of communication and navigation across the wide Wyoming horizon. This document provides a clear view of land use and water rights in a region where such resources were essential for survival and economic stability.