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1970 Map of Poison Basin, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Poison Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Little Snake River defines the southern reach of this landscape along the border of Wyoming and Colorado, where an intricate system of irrigation channels like the Darr Ditch, Heeley Ditch, and Woodbury Ditch support the valley's agriculture. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Red Creek Rim, overlooking the expansive Poison Basin. This high desert environment is marked by numerous resource extraction sites, including various mines and scattered gas wells near the Poison Buttes. The water management of the era is evident in the many named stock ponds and catchment basins, such as Paintbrush Res, Long Walk Reservoir, and Adobe Res. This 1970s record shows the balance between traditional ranching infrastructure and the growing industrial footprint of energy exploration in the high plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain