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1963 Map of Sodergreen Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sodergreen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Hattie Reservoir and the Laramie River dominate this high-plains landscape in Albany County, where a complex network of irrigation projects supported mid-century ranching operations. The map documents an extensive system of water management features, including the Sodergreen High Line Ditch, Pioneer Canal, and the Lake Hattie Supply Canal, which redirected water across the basin to sustain local agriculture. These engineered waterways weave through a territory defined by established family holdings such as the Sodergreen Ranch, Jenkins Ranch, and Orton Ranch.

To the west, the steep slopes of Sheep Mountain mark the eastern boundary of the Medicine Bow National Forest, providing a sharp contrast to the basin floor. Local civic life is anchored by the Harmony Sch, while smaller water bodies like Sodergreen Lake and Russell Lake dot the terrain. The presence of a Gaging Sta on the Laramie River and various gravel pits underscores the active management of natural resources during this era of Wyoming's development.