2012 Map of Brown Ranch

About this map

The historic Bozeman Trl cuts across the western half of this landscape, marking a legacy of travel and westward migration through the heart of the Powder River Basin. This modern 2012 survey illustrates the enduring ranching character of Johnson County, anchored by the namesake Brown Ranch and the road junction at Four Corners. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, where the Crazy Woman Cr flows across the northern edge and multiple branches of the N Fork Fourmile Cr and S Fork Fourmile Cr weave through the sagebrush-covered plains. Local road infrastructure, including Hoe Ranch Rd, follows these natural contours, serving the isolated agricultural holdings that have persisted since the era of the open range. The map provides a detailed view of the modern rural landscape while preserving the nomenclature of its frontier past.