1958 Map of Pavillion

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation landscape around Pavillion is defined by the massive irrigation infrastructure of the Riverton Reclamation Withdrawal Area. During the mid-twentieth century, the Wyoming Canal and a network of laterals like the Sand Butte Lateral transformed these arid flats into a productive agricultural district. This survey captures a specific genealogical highlight: the Grave of N B Kinnear, identified as a pioneer of the valley, located near St Edwards Church. The map details the transition from tribal lands to settled farming communities, visible in the cluster of rural institutions such as the Morton School and Sunnyside Church. Along the eastern edge, the Ocean Lake State Wildlife Management Area provides a contrast to the geometric patterns of the reclamation ditches, while the Wind River winds through the southern reaches near Johnstown.