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1966 Map of North Emblem Reservoir

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of North Emblem Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The arid landscape of Big Horn, Wyoming, is defined by a complex system of water management and resource extraction as it appeared in the mid-1960s. The topography is dominated by numerous small-scale catchments and irrigation features, including North Emblem Reservoir, Cleopatra Reservoir, and Caesar Reservoir, which stand as vital infrastructure for the local cattle and agricultural operations of the high desert.

Ephemeral drainages like Little Dry Creek and Sand Draw carve through the terrain, while signs of industrial development are evident throughout the quadrangle. Resource exploitation is marked by several Oil Wells and a Drill Hole, as well as prominent Strip Mines located near Lovell Draw. This 1966 field-checked survey also details a significant Pipeline corridor, reflecting the region's role in Wyoming's energy economy during the postwar era.