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2012 Map of Wheatland

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wheatland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wheatland Cem stands as a central historical landmark on the southern edge of town, anchoring a landscape shaped by early irrigation engineering and livestock ranching. This part of the Wyoming high plains is defined by a sophisticated network of waterways including the Laramie River Ditch Number 1, Number 2 Canal, and the Highline Ditch, which redirect the waters of the Laramie River and Chugwater Creek to support the surrounding agricultural tracts.

Outlying settlements and family holdings like Gibson, Whiting, and the Y-O Ranch illustrate the transition from a concentrated town center to expansive rural operations. The presence of Phifer Airfield and several named cattle ranches, including the Bard Ranch and Phifer Ranch, highlights the region's enduring connection to the ranching industry. To the west, Festo Lake and Jones Lake provide localized water storage, while the meandering path of Rock Creek cuts through the plains south of the main settlement.