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2012 Map of Sodergreen Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sodergreen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Laramie River winds through this high plains landscape in southern Wyoming, defining a region where water management is the lifeblood of the local economy. The intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Riverside Ditch Number 2, Last Chance Ditch, and the Lake Hattie Canal, illustrates the intensive engineering required to sustain ranching in Albany County. Significant water bodies like Lake Hattie Reservoir, Russell Lake, and the smaller Sodergreen Lake serve as focal points for both water storage and the natural geography of the basin.

Legacy ranching operations dominate the social geography, with numerous named homesteads such as the Strom Ranch, Sodergreen Ranch, and Fellhauer Ranch situated along the drainage of Chokecherry Cr and the river valley. To the west, the rising elevation of Sheep Mountain and the recesses of Moonshine Gulch offer a sharp contrast to the open plains. This 2012 survey provides a detailed look at the rural road network, from Mountain Meadow Rd to Sodergreen Rd, which connects these family-named landholdings.