1961 Map of Savery

About this map

The high plains and rugged breaks along the Wyoming-Colorado border come into sharp focus in this 1961 field-checked record. Centered on the settlement of Savery, the landscape is defined by the valley of the Little Snake River and its confluence with Savery Creek. The survey documents a working landscape of ranching and early resource extraction, noting several Gravel Pits and the Pioneer Mine near the riverbanks. Local genealogy and history are preserved through the identification of the Baker Cem and Reader Cem, which sit amidst a network of irrigation works like Varm Ditch and First Ditch. The presence of a Rodeo Ground and a Landing Strip suggests the social and logistical hubs of this rural community. Prominent landforms such as Dolan Mesa and Browns Hill overlook the watercourses of Negro Creek and Joe Dutch Creek, providing a clear view of the area's natural drainage and settlement patterns.