1959 Map of Morton

About this map

Wind River waters and intricate irrigation systems define this mid-century landscape in Fremont County. The map documents the extensive water management infrastructure of the era, including the Wyoming Canal, the Pilot Wasteway, and the Pilot Butte Reservoir, which was essential for local reclamation efforts. Significant industrial activity is evident at the Pilot Butte Oil Field and the Pilot Butte Power Plant, while the Pilot Mine and several gravel pits dot the northern flats. The region's cultural history is marked by the Wind River Indian Reservation Boundary and family-named landmarks such as Hurtado Cem and Chavez Cem. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Bighorn and Bighorn Butte in the south down into the fertile Kinnear Valley and across the broad expanse of Mexican Flat.