1952 Map of Ocla Draw

About this map

Picard Ranch and the surrounding high plains of Fremont County are captured here as they appeared during a 1952 field survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels that feed into Poison Creek, illustrating the complex water management required in this arid portion of the Missouri River Basin. The presence of small-scale water storage, including Robinson Reservoir and Ocla Reservoir, points to the vital importance of seasonal runoff for local ranching operations. Significant topographical features like Ocla Draw and North Fork Ocla Draw dominate the terrain, while Scott Draw cuts through the western sections of the map. This study, produced by the Geological Survey as part of a development program for the region, provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of central Wyoming during the mid-twentieth century.