1972 Map of Bear Draw

About this map

Dixon Ranch serves as a primary point of human activity in this landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and cattle country infrastructure. Located in Johnson County, the terrain is shaped by numerous ephemeral waterways including Bear Draw, McCray Draw, and Stewart Draw, which feed into the larger system of Flying E Creek. This 1972 field-checked survey reveals a region utilized for ranching and water management, evidenced by the presence of Springs, isolated Wells, and a Water Tank positioned near the northern boundary. The topography transitions toward Somerville Flats West, showing a pattern of land use typical of the Missouri River Basin development era, where topographic features like Coal Gulch and Fleetwood Draw dictate the placement of ranch boundaries and primitive roads.