1957 Map of Upton

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The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad bisects this landscape, anchoring the town of Upton and several smaller industrial outposts like Colloid and Thornton. The era's economic activity is clearly mapped through numerous Clay Pits and gravel operations that dot the area, particularly along the flanks of Pine Ridge. This high ridge forms a significant natural spine through the center of the sheet, separating the drainages of Beaver Creek and Iron Creek. Around the settlement of Upton, local recreation and infrastructure are visible in the form of a Golf Course, Racetrack, Airstrip, and even a Drive-in Theater. Genealogists and local historians will find the location of Greenwood Cem and the specific placement of various Artesian Wells, indicating the importance of water management in this Wyoming terrain.