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1966 Map of Stone Barn Camp

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Stone Barn Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Mc Cullough Peaks dominate this mid-1960s landscape, where intricate drainage patterns and water management define the high plains of Wyoming. This survey reveals a remote area focused on water conservation and cattle ranching, evidenced by several uniquely named water storage sites like Back Scratcher Reservoir and Crazy Quilt Reservoir. These small-scale impoundments, along with Mc Lean-Gulch Reservoir, provided essential hydration in an arid environment cut by Whistle Creek and Deer Creek.

Stone Barn Camp and the nearby Stone Barn Spring serve as the primary human landmark in this section of Park County. The southern edge of the sheet shows the reach of irrigation via the Wiley Canal, contrasting the engineered waterways of the lowlands with the high Pack Trail routes that snake across the northern ridges. The presence of a Radio Tower atop a high point suggests the early modern communication infrastructure supporting this expansive ranching country.