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1956 Map of Mason Draw

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mason Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Wind River flows through the southern reaches of this landscape, flanked by a network of ranching operations and irrigation infrastructure essential to the high-plains geography of Wyoming-Fremont Co. Settlement is centered near Dubois, where the State Fish Hatchery is located near the riverbank. This 1956 survey, later updated to reflect 1970s developments, reveals the integration of water management and cattle ranching, marked by the presence of the Eseburg Ditch and several named properties such as the Rocking Chair Ranch and E A Ranch.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the steep slopes of Table Mountain and Windy Ridge. The seasonal hydrology of the region is evident in the numerous draws and creeks, including Mason Draw and Little Alkali Creek, which feed into the primary river systems. Transportation and utility corridors are defined by a persistent Telephone Line and various jeep trails, while an Airport (Aban'd) on the plateau suggests shifting patterns of local infrastructure.