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1958 Map of Sheridan

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sheridan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Bighorn Mountains dominate the western horizon of this mid-century survey, rising sharply from the plains where the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR tracks connect the ranching and mining hubs of north-central Wyoming. In Sheridan, the Fort Mackenzie Veteran Hospital serves as a major landmark, while the Wyoming Soldiers and Sailors Home is situated near Buffalo. The landscape is a study in 1950s resource and land use, showing oil wells and gas fields near Worland and strip mines further east.

Historical markers like the Massacre Hill Monument and Fetterman Monument along the route to Banner preserve the region's frontier legacy. Large-scale agricultural operations are noted by name, including the Eaton Bros Ranch and Beckton Stock Farm, illustrating the established ranching culture. The drainage systems of the Powder River and Tongue River are clearly defined, supporting reservoirs like Lake De Smet and Dull Knife Reservoir that manage water across the arid basins.