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1950 Map of Riverton East

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Riverton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The Wind River Indian Reservation dominates this 1950s landscape, illustrating a complex network of agricultural irrigation and institutional development in Fremont County. The Wind River and Popo Agie River provide the vital water source for extensive infrastructure like the Riverton No 2 Canal, fueling the region's ranching and farming economy. Notable landmarks of state administration and local community include the Prison Farm, Penitentiary Farm, and the community hub of Delfelder Hall.

Transportation is anchored by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad line, featuring remote stops such as Farmers Siding. Small rural settlements and family-named landmarks, including Laird, Spencer, and the industrial Gravel Pit sites, provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing mid-century residency. The intricate system of draws, such as Shrine Draw and Madden Draw, reveals the natural drainage patterns that dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.