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1957 Map of Riverton NE

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Riverton NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Missouri Valley serves as a focal point for this survey, showcasing an intricate network of irrigation and land management in central Wyoming. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Riverton Reclamation Withdrawal Area, where numerous Ditch and Siphon features indicate a highly engineered approach to desert agriculture. This transformation is centered along Fivemile Creek, which winds through the valley between the Withdrawal Area Boundary and the northern reaches of the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Social and industrial activity is anchored by the Missouri Valley Church along Missouri Valley Road, reflecting the rural community's heart during the mid-century. Significant water transport is managed through the Pilot Canal and the Riverton Valley Canal, while the southern terrain transitions toward the rugged drainage of Sand Gulch and Doughty Draw. Traces of local industry appear in the form of several Gravel Pits, likely supporting the maintenance of the nearby canal and road systems.