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1950 Map of Prairie View School

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Prairie View School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The high plains of Niobrara County, Wyoming, are defined here by a network of ranching homesteads and drainage basins. Surveyed just after World War II, the landscape is dotted with functional infrastructure necessary for survival in this arid environment, including numerous Windmills and a prominent Pipe Line running through the eastern sections. Central to the local community was the Prairie View Sch, which served the families of the various cattle operations established throughout the territory.

The water management of the era is clearly visible through the meandering paths of Muddy Creek, Little Muddy Creek, and Spanish Creek. These watercourses provided the essential lifelines for named local holdings such as Hester Ranch, Richardson Ranch, and the Ted Robinson Ranch. The map also identifies local landmarks like the high point at Toots and several Power Windmills, illustrating the technical transition of the mid-century ranching industry.