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1962 Map of Nimmo Ranch

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Nimmo Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

High-plains ranching operations define this Laramie County landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s, with updates from the late 1970s. The territory is anchored by several prominent homesteads, including Nimmo Ranch, Moyer Ranch, and the Homes Ranch. The water management infrastructure required for cattle in this arid environment is clearly mapped, showing an intricate system of diversions such as the Snow Cattle Co Ditch No 4 and multiple channels like Adamson Ditch No 1.

Drainage patterns across the terrain are marked by numerous named draws and creeks, including Bear Creek, Little Bear Creek, and Horse Creek. These waterways, along with features like Nimmo Draw and Paulson Draw, illustrate the natural topography that dictated the placement of early settlements and grazing boundaries. A prominent north-south Pipeline and scattered Gravel Pits indicate the light industrial footprint alongside the region's agricultural roots.