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1990 Map of Torrington SE

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Torrington SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

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The North Platte River carves through the southwestern corner of this quadrangle, defining a landscape shaped by both overland migration and industrial-scale irrigation. The Emigrant Trail (Approximate Location) parallels the river, marking the historic path through Hunton Meadows. This convergence of trails and water is further commemorated by a Historical Monument near the state line, where the border between Wyoming and Nebraska divides the area.

A complex network of artificial waterways, including the Interstate Canal and various numbered laterals like Lateral No 4, highlights the transition of this arid terrain into productive farmland. The settlement of Henry sits just across the Nebraska border, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural homesteads and agricultural operations. Water management remains central to the region's character, evidenced by the Gaging Sta and multiple Cemeteries that anchor the local community history.