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1971 Map of Piney Canyon SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Piney Canyon SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high plains of the Campbell Co Weston Co line in the early 1970s reveal a landscape defined by ranching and resource extraction. The Rochelle Hills dominate the western portion of the map, where numerous springs feed into the intricate drainage systems of Piney Creek and Wildcat Creek. This era of the Wyoming frontier shows evidence of industrial activity through scattered mines and several drill holes, indicating the region's importance to the energy sector.

Local landmarks such as the Spencer Ranch and a marked site of Graves provide touchpoints for genealogical research and local history. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Piney Canyon Road and Keyton Road, which follow the natural contours of the canyons and creeks. This 1971 survey serves as a clear record of the intersection between the natural hydrology of Horse Creek and the human footprint of fences and pipelines across the Weston County ranchlands.