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1972 Map of Southard

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Southard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Quarries dominate this landscape in Blaine County, revealing the intensive industrial operations centered around Southard. The 1972 data, revised with 1981 aerial updates, tracks the extensive surface mining and industrial footprint required for gypsum processing, including the Ruby Mill and a local Substation. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary artery for these operations, connecting the industrial hub at Southard with the smaller settlement at Darrow to the east.

Water is managed through a network of drainages including Elm Creek, Salt Creek, and Bitter Creek, while the presence of the Mount Henquent Gas Well and several other Gas Wells indicates active petroleum extraction alongside the mining interests. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of a company-centered landscape, from the Water Tank and Trailer Park supporting the workforce to the Old Railroad Grade marking the evolution of transport in this corner of the state.