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1951 Map of Schuster Flats

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Schuster Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Schuster Flats dominates this portion of Washakie County, Wyoming, as it appeared in the early 1950s. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, illustrates a high desert landscape defined by ephemeral drainage systems and early water infrastructure. The presence of the Holland Ditch near the southern boundary and a prominent Pipe Line cutting diagonally across the terrain reflects the region's mid-century focus on resource management and irrigation.

Remote outposts like Murdoch Cabin stand along the winding course of Fifteenmile Creek, which is fed by several tributaries including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork. Significant topographic features such as Red Hill and several large draws, including Basin Draw, Butler Draw, and Schuster Draw, provide clear landmarks for researchers tracing the historical grazing or energy corridors of this part of the Bighorn Basin.