1951 Map of Bear Spring

About this map

Demorst Ranch serves as a lonely human outpost in this high-altitude landscape where the Natrona and Carbon County line bisects the territory. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources essential for livestock and settlement, including Rattlesnake Springs, McCune Springs, and Josendal Springs. Transportation through this corner of the Missouri River Basin follows the path of Kortes Road, which winds along Cottonwood Creek. The terrain is defined by deep drainage systems like Canyon Creek and the bifurcated flow of North Fork and South Fork. Compiled from 1947 aerial photography and field-checked in 1951, this map documents a ranching environment where water management features like Anda Reservoir were vital for managing the semi-arid conditions around Bear Spring.