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1951 Map of Owens

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Owens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Stockade Beaver Creek and its tributaries carve through the eastern Wyoming landscape in this 1951 survey, reflecting the ranching and transportation patterns of Weston County. The small settlement of Owens sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, positioned alongside the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line that follows the creek valley. This corridor represents the primary infrastructure of the region, connecting remote outposts like the M W Ranch to larger markets.

The topography is marked by significant drainages including Blacktail Creek, Whoopup Creek, and South Beaver Creek, with irrigation features like a Flume, Ditch, and a Spillway indicating the management of water in this arid environment. Western portions of the sheet are traversed by the Morrissey Road, while local industrial activity is evidenced by Gravel Pits located near the center of the survey area. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between early 20th-century rail expansion and the enduring ranching economy of the High Plains.