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1974 Map of Reynolds Spring

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Reynolds Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Reynolds Spring and the surrounding high plains of Niobrara County come into focus during this mid-1970s survey. The landscape is defined by the drainage of the Niobrara River and Silver Springs Creek, reflecting a region tied to both its natural water sources and the infrastructure of the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor. The area shows a practical mix of ranching and early leisure, with Roadside Park and a Drive-in Theater positioned along the northern transport routes near the boundary of R 64 W and R 63 W.

Local history is preserved at the Reynolds Cem, while industrial markers such as numerous wells and a long-distance Pipeline indicate the ongoing search for resources beneath Page Flat. From the depths of Bear Canyon to the banks of the Hoblit Reservoir, the map captures the transition of the Wyoming prairie from a simple cattle-driving territory into a modernizing rural landscape during the latter half of the twentieth century.