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1956 Map of Mason Draw

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mason Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Wind River and its numerous tributaries dominate this mid-century landscape in Fremont County, where water resources supported a network of isolated homesteads and ranching operations. The confluence of Wiggins Fork and Jakeys Fork near the southern boundary highlights the importance of riparian corridors for settlement, evidenced by the State Fish Hatchery and several family holdings including the Rocking Chair Ranch, E A Ranch, and Jones Ranch.

Arid uplands such as Table Mountain are dissected by seasonal drainages like Mason Draw and Pease Draw, while man-made infrastructure is limited to a pervasive telephone line, various jeep trails, and an Airport (Aband) perched on the plateau. This 1950s survey reflects a period when the Missouri River Basin development programs were actively mapping these western territories to better understand their topography and water potential.