1952 Map of Moneta SE

About this map

The Meigh Ranch serves as a central point of human activity within this 1952 topographic study of the High Plains, situated near the boundary between Fremont County and Natrona County. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and geological landmarks, including the prominent Black Rocks and various elevations such as Herder and Butte. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the presence of a Ditch (Aband), reflecting shifts in local land use and irrigation efforts during the mid-century. Several Windmill sites are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of groundwater for cattle ranching. The mapping of Deer Creek and Canyon Creek reveals the natural corridors through which seasonal water moves across this expansive Wyoming territory during the early 1950s.