1972 Map of Weston

About this map

Weston sits near the junction of several drainage systems in the High Plains of Campbell County, where the energy industry of the 1970s is clearly etched into the landscape. The winding course of the Little Powder River dominates the western portion of the map, flanked by numerous resource extraction points. The map documents an extensive network of mineral exploration, evidenced by dozens of labeled Drill Hole sites and Oil Well locations that intersperse the traditional ranching territory. Local water management is critical in this arid environment, highlighted by several Flowing Well labels and the specifically named Soda Well. Away from the main watercourses like Camp Creek and Horse Cr, the terrain is navigated via an informal Jeep Trail, illustrating the remote nature of the area during this era of development.