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1961 Map of Sussex

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sussex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Powder River carves a winding course through this cattle-ranching landscape in Johnson County, defined by a complex network of dry draws and prominent ridges. Ranching life in the early 1960s is anchored by family operations such as the Matthews Ranch, H Meike Ranch, and E Patterson Ranch, which utilize the flatlands near the river and an extensive Irrigation Ditch system. The small settlement of Sussex serves as a local hub, featuring the Sussex Sch and access via the Sussex Cutoff.

Industrial development is visible at the southern edge of the survey with the West Sussex Dugout Oil Field, highlighting the region's mineral interests. The topography transitions from the river valley to higher ground at Deadman Ridge and the timbered heights of Pine Ridge, where narrow canyons and steep draws like Andrews Draw and Windy Point Draw reveal the weathered character of the Wyoming high plains.