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1955 Map of Wilcox

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Wilcox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Union Pacific rail operations and an extensive network of irrigation ditches define this high-plains landscape in Albany County. The settlement of Wilcox serves as a focal point along the tracks, near where a Historical Monument is situated. The mapping reveals a sophisticated water management system designed for the arid environment, featuring the Bosler Ditch No 3, Taylor Ditch, and several other unnamed ditch segments that crisscross the terrain to divert water from Rock Creek.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is preserved through the Old RR Grade and several Gravel Pits located near the main line. The meandering path of Rock Creek is tracked by a Gaging Station, while the presence of a Telephone Line and Pipeline indicates the infrastructure supporting this remote corridor. This mid-century survey, later updated with 1970s revisions, provides a clear view of the ranching and railroad geography of southern Wyoming.