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1960 Map of Stegall

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Stegall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The rugged topography of the Wildcat Hills dominates the southern portion of this landscape, rising sharply above the agricultural plains below. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals an intricate irrigation network essential to the high plains economy, featuring the Fort Laramie Canal and several specialized water systems like the West Bald Peak Lateral and Kiowa Drain. These engineering works, alongside the Union Pacific railroad corridor at the northern edge, supported the small community hubs of the era.

Local landmarks such as Signal Butte and Bald Peak provide distinct navigational anchors in a region defined by its canyons and creek beds. The map documents the social infrastructure of the time through the presence of the Kiowa Community Ch and Wheatland Sch, while the settlement of Stegall serves as a central reference point. Water management is further evidenced by the Lowery Reservoir and the meandering paths of Kiowa Creek and Owl Creek.