1950s Maps of Johnson County, Wyoming

Explore 13 historic maps of Johnson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Johnson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Johnson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Johnson County, WY maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Hoe Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hoe Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Hoe Ranch
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century ranching along the Powder River is preserved here as it appeared in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites such as Irigaray Ranch, Falxa Camp, and the Hoe Ranch (Historical Site).
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Dry Fork Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Dry Fork Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Dry Fork Ranch
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ranching outposts and historical trail stops define this corner of the Powder River Basin during the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads like the Dry Fork Ranch or locate the Cooks Seventeenmile Stage Station and Irvine Shearing Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Fort Reno, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Reno, 1954 Print
    1953 Fort Reno
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Powder River country in the 1950s reveals a landscape where frontier history meets mid-century ranching. Trace the legacy of the Old West through the Bozeman Trail and the site of Fort Reno, alongside family holdings like Urruty Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Fort Reno SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Reno SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Fort Reno SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Wyoming were a landscape of deep draws and artesian wells in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Drew Ranch and essential water sources like First Well and the Diversion Dam along Willow Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of The Nipple, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of The Nipple, 1954 Print
    1953 The Nipple
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Powder River Basin come into focus during the early fifties, documenting a landscape of isolated ranching and mineral exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Dobrenz Ranch (Aban'd) and Wilson Ranch (Aban'd) near Craney Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of House Creek, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of House Creek, 1956 Print
    1954 House Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    Johnson County ranching country is captured here during the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of high-desert drainage basins and historic western migration routes. Researchers can trace the Bozeman Trail and locate family landmarks like the Windmill or the winding Powder River.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Linch, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Linch, 1956 Print
    1954 Linch
    1956 Print · USGS
    Johnson County was a hub of energy production in the mid-1950s, where industrial oil camps met traditional Wyoming ranching. Researchers can trace early petroleum infrastructure at the Sussex Oil Field or locate family sites like Tillman Ranch and the Irvine Cow Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Taylor Ranch, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Taylor Ranch, 1956 Print
    1954 Taylor Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Johnson County high plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the historic route of the Bozeman Trail. Researchers can trace the ranching life of the era through sites like the Taylor Sch, the U T Ranch, and the Tom R Carr Scout Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1955 Sheridan
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Mountains meet the Powder River Basin in the 1950s, a period when cattle ranching and coal mining defined the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Fort Mackenzie Veteran Hospital, the Monarch Coal Mine, and legacy operations such as the Beckton Stock Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Arminto, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Arminto, 1976 Print
    1955 Arminto
    1976 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming at the mid-century shows a landscape of energy reserves and high-plains ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Lost Cabin and the famed Teapot Dome Naval Petroleum Reserve No 3.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Sheridan
    1958 Map of Sheridan
    1958 Sheridan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Mountains meet the high plains in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape of large-scale ranching and mineral extraction. Trace the legacy of early settlements and industry through the Kleenburn Coal Tipple, Beckton Stock Farm, and the Hidden Dome Oil & Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Arminto
    1958 Map of Arminto
    1958 Arminto
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming in the late fifties was a landscape of high-plains energy and remote rail outposts. Researchers can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through towns like Arminto and Waltman or locate landmarks like Teapot Rock.

  13. 1959 Map of Edgerton, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Edgerton, 1962 Print
    1959 Edgerton
    1962 Print · USGS
    High plains oil production and ranching define this Wyoming landscape during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Teapot Dome Naval Petroleum Reserve No 3 and locate sites like Parsons Ranch and the Sawmill near Pine Ridge.

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