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2012 Map of Rex Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rex Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Centennial Valley landscape in Albany County is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and industry, centered around the Little Laramie River. Water management is prominent through extensive engineering like the Bellamy Ditch and Adams Ditch, which divert flow across the plains to support local agriculture. The topography rises significantly at Bald Mountain and drops into Ward Gulch, illustrating the transition from the valley floor to the surrounding high country.

Energy production is a notable part of this 2012 survey, with the Rex Lake Oil Field situated north of Rex Lake. The road network, including Sheep Mountain Ranch Rd and Dinwiddie Rd, connects these industrial sites with the dispersed ranching interests of the region. Local genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the N Fork Little Laramie River and several smaller creeks that have shaped the settlement patterns of this part of Wyoming.