1958 Map of Pierce Reservoir

About this map

Diamond Dome and its surrounding gas field dominate the northwestern landscape of this Wyoming territory on the edge of the Carbon and Albany county lines. The high plains terrain is defined by a complex network of irrigation and infrastructure, featuring the Bosler No 3 Canal and numerous named waterworks like the John White Enlargement Ditch. Large ranching operations are prominent throughout the area, including the Dobson Ranch and Banzhof Ranch situated along the winding course of Rock Creek. Evidence of mid-century technical expansion is visible in the presence of the Valley Radio Station, the Double K Ranch Airstrip, and an extensive underground telephone cable system. Centered on Pierce Reservoir, this survey documents a landscape where traditional cattle ranching and early energy extraction intersect.