1959 Map of Blackjack Ranch

About this map

Blackjack Ranch sits as a primary point of reference in this mid-century view of the Wyoming high desert, south of the Rattlesnake Hills. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Sage Hen Creek, which cuts through the terrain alongside its East Fork. This 1959 field-checked survey highlights the isolation of high-plains ranching life, where water sources like the various Spring and Springs labels signify vital resources for livestock and survival. Geodetic markers such as Vabm 7022 and Vabm 6975 provide vertical control across the ridges, documenting the undulating topography of western Natrona County before later development or energy exploration altered the surface.