
The Wind River and Little Wind River converge south of the city of Riverton, shaping a landscape defined by an extensive network of irrigation and correctional land use. The Wyoming Central Canal and Riverton Number 2 Canal highlight the region's historical reliance on water management for agriculture in this high basin. A significant portion of the riverfront and adjacent draws, such as Prison Farm Draw and Spencer Draw, is occupied by the Wyoming Penitentiary Farm, illustrating a unique pattern of institutional land management. Local topography is marked by several named drainage systems including Doughty Draw, Brown Draw, and Albright Draw, which cut through the terrain toward the river valley. Residential and agricultural development is concentrated along corridors like Hutchinson Rd and N Smith Rd, while Neble Hill stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the eastern bends of the river.
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1950 · Riverton East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Indian Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Hidden Valley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Riverton West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Riverton NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lost Wells Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Arapahoe NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Arapahoe
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Thermopolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000