1961 Map of Antelope Draw

About this map

Reno Hill stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this high plains region of Johnson County, overlooking a network of seasonal watercourses and ranching operations. The landscape is defined by the Dry Creek Basin and the winding paths of Antelope Draw and Ninemile Creek. Settled life is centered around the Crain Ranch and the nearby Crain Sch, reflecting the importance of rural education and family-held livestock operations in this era of Wyoming history. Transportation is facilitated by the Buffalo Sussex Cutoff, which connects the area's remote drainages like Trabing Creek and Cathers Draw. This survey captures the spatial relationship between isolated homesteads and the vast, arid terrain during the mid-20th century before significant modern development altered the land use patterns.