
Riverton stands as the primary hub of this high-plains landscape, where the confluence of modern infrastructure and a complex irrigation network defines the region. The city's southern edge is bounded by the Wind River, which feeds an intricate system of waterways including the Wyoming Central Canal, Leclair Canal, and Lefthand Ditch. These diversions are central to the agricultural identity of the area, supporting the small communities of Riverton Valley and Riverview Valley. To the north, the terrain becomes more dissected, characterized by numerous erosional features like Madden Draw, Prison Farm Draw, and Berlin Draw. This 2021 survey shows the city's maturity, anchored by the Central Wyoming College campus and the sprawling Riverton Regional Airport. Local history is preserved at the Mountain View Cem and Odd Fellows Cem, while the road network extends into the rangeland via routes like Burma Rd and Paradise Valley Rd.
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1950 · Riverton East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Ocean Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Pavillion SE
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
1952 · Hudson
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