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1953 Map of Squaw Rock

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Squaw Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Squaw Mountain and the Cooney Hills dominate this mid-century landscape in Platte and Albany Counties, where the high plains meet rugged peaks. The 1953 field check documents a territory defined by industrial extraction and complex water management for the Missouri River Basin development. Prospectors and mining historians will find specific interest in the mining operations concentrated in the eastern hills, including the Precious Honor Mine No 1, Precious Honor Mine No 2, and other sites noted as Mine (Inactive) or Mine (Abandoned).

Irrigation infrastructure is a prominent feature of the local economy, shown through the extensive Wyoming Development Company Canal and Canal No 1 cutting across the terrain. These man-made waterways interact with natural drainages like the Laramie River, Sybille Creek, and Slate Creek. The map also records a Gaging Sta and landmarks like Squaw Rock, providing a detailed look at the early 1950s rural Wyoming infrastructure.