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2017 Map of Pavillion

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pavillion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The agricultural town of Pavillion serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in Fremont County, where a complex network of irrigation infrastructure manages the arid environment. Vital water features like the Wyoming Canal, Sand Butte Lateral, and Aragon Ditch illustrate the region's reliance on managed water to support local ranching and farming. This irrigation system feeds into the Johnstown Valley and Kinnear Valley, eventually reaching the massive Ocean Lake in the eastern portion of the map.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find significant landmarks such as the Aragon Cem and the specific Grave of N B Kinnear, providing tangible links to early 20th-century residents. The topography is defined by the Wind River and Big Ridge, while a grid of local roads like Wild Licorice Rd and Rabbit Brush provides access to the scattered homesteads. The inclusion of the Pilot Drain and Sunnyside Drain highlights the engineering necessary to maintain the balance of the local watershed.