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1978 Map of Schafer Reservoir

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Schafer Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Big Sandy Creek defines the southern portion of this high plains landscape, flowing alongside the Union Pacific rail corridor. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of drainage channels, most notably Folger Gulch, Aroya Gulch, and Schoolhouse Gulch, which converge toward the creek bed. Near the western edge of the quadrangle, Schafer Reservoir stands as a primary water source for this arid region.

Inland from the railroad and the county line between Lincoln Co and Cheyenne Co, the map reveals the isolation of the Eastern Plains in the late 1970s. Evidence of remote human activity is found in small, scattered landmarks like a lone Grave in the central township and a Landing Strip situated on the elevated ground between gulches. Industrial markings are sparse, limited to a Gravel Pit and a few storage tanks, emphasizing the cattle-ranching and transit character of the area.