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1968 Map of Mc Pherson Draw

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Mc Pherson Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mc Pherson Draw carves through the central high plains of Natrona County, revealing a landscape defined by resource extraction and sparse ranching infrastructure during the late 1960s. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of pipelines and pipelines that intersect the undulating topography, connecting scattered energy sites such as Oil Wells and numerous Drill Holes. This industrial activity shares the land with remote water sources like Seventeenmile Well, which provided essential support for livestock in an otherwise arid environment.

Communication and navigation markers stand out against the open horizon, including a Radio Tower and a dedicated Radio Facility. The presence of Twentymile suggests a corridor of travel or an area named for its distance from regional hubs, while the prominent Hill in the northern section serves as a primary topographic landmark. The map documents the subtle balance between the vast, open range and the growing infrastructure of the Wyoming energy sector.