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1991 Map of Pole Creek Ranch

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Pole Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lodgepole Creek and the North Lodgepole Ditch define the irrigation and ranching life of this high-plains landscape in Laramie County. The terrain is marked by a network of seasonal draws and ranching outposts, including Berry Camp, Rabbit Camp, and Eagle Camp, which suggest a heritage of livestock management and seasonal grazing. The Pole Creek Ranch and Pole Creek Farm serve as primary centers of activity near the Pole Creek Reservoir, where water management is critical to the local economy.

Surface features like the Gravel Pit and a scattered Drill Hole point to the extraction and exploration efforts that characterize the region's industrial footprint. The alignment of U.S. Route 85 cuts diagonally through the townships, providing a clear reference for the transportation corridor connecting these remote ranching outposts. This survey, verified in the mid-1990s, documents a landscape where agricultural infrastructure like Peogh Camp and Hillside Camp remains integral to the vast open spaces of the Wyoming range.