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1961 Map of Wall Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Powder River meanders through a landscape defined by industrial development and cattle ranching in the early 1960s. This Johnson County region shows a clear transition from the riparian corridors of the South Fork Powder River to the high-plains energy production of the North Tisdale Oil Field and East Tisdale Oil Field. The survey records several family-named landmarks and homesteads, such as the Snyder Ranch, Butts Ranch, and Linstead Place, providing a look at the rural land use of the era. The presence of numerous drill holes, oil wells, and an extensive network of pipelines and aqueducts underscores the importance of the local petroleum and water infrastructure. Distinctive natural features like Frewens Castle and the dramatic escarpment known as The Wall break the terrain, while early transit is marked by a winding Jeep Trail and the isolated Gaging Station near the river's edge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain