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1958 Map of Ocean Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Ocean Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Ocean Lake dominates this mid-century landscape in Fremont County, where the transition between the Wind River Indian Reservation and managed agricultural lands is clearly defined. The area functions as a massive water management and conservation hub, evidenced by the expansive State Wildlife Management Area and the Riverton Reclamation Withdrawal Area. The settlement of Midvale sits at a crossroads of early regional infrastructure, supported by an intricate network of irrigation systems including the Fivemile Creek, Pilot Canal, and numerous laterals and drains.

This survey reveals the intensity of early reclamation efforts in the Wyoming basin. The landscape is crisscrossed by essential transit and utility corridors such as Missouri Valley Road and Eightmile Road, which link isolated homesteads and work sites. Local industry is marked by small-scale resource extraction, including a Gravel Pit and Sand Pit, while the numerous drainage features like Pavillion Drain and Ocean Drain illustrate the engineered nature of the valley's water supply.