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1962 Map of Moffett Ranch

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Moffett Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Snow Ranch and Moffett Ranch anchor this corner of Laramie County in the early 1960s, reflecting the enduring ranching economy of the high plains. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Bear Creek, including the North Fork, South Fork, and Little Bear Creek. These waterways dictate the placement of ranch infrastructure and seasonal Springs across the undulating terrain.

Evidence of modern utility and transportation is found at the Pumping Station and the Roadside Park located along the main thoroughfare. Local landmarks like Chalk Hill and the corresponding Chalk Hill Road provide geographic orientation for those tracing land ownership and ranch boundaries during this postwar era. The map serves as a record of the precise fence lines and water sources that sustained Wyoming cattle country before more contemporary land use changes.