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1961 Map of Savery

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Savery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Savery sits at the junction of Savery Creek and the Little Snake River, serving as a central point for this high-country landscape along the Wyoming-Colorado border. This 1961 survey captures a rural ranching and resource-extraction economy, marked by features such as the Beer Mine, various Gravel Pits, and scattered Prospects. The terrain is defined by the prominent Dolan Mesa and Browns Hill, while the valley floors are etched with an intricate system of water management, including a notable Ditch network to support local livestock and agriculture.

Local genealogy is well-represented by the Baker Cem and Reader Cem, which anchor the history of early families in the valley. Just south across the state line near Slater, a Landing Strip and several gaging stations indicate the region's mid-century infrastructure. The intricate drainage patterns of Dutch Joe Creek and Negro Creek emphasize the importance of the river basin's hydrology in this arid upland environment.