1960 Map of Veteran

About this map

Agricultural development in the Goshen Hole region is defined by the extensive irrigation network shown here, anchored by the Fort Laramie Canal. The settlement of Veteran serves as a small hub for the surrounding ranching country, where family-named operations like Carlson Ranch, Yerges Ranch, and Day Ranch are scattered across the plains. This landscape reflects the Bureau of Reclamation's influence on the High Plains, where water management features like the Cherry Creek Drain and Halter Drain transformed the arid terrain.