1953 Map of Campbell Ridge

About this map

Croft Ranch and Poston Ranch stand as isolated outposts in this 1950s depiction of the high plains north of the Wind River Range. The landscape is defined by the prominent Campbell Ridge, which divides a network of ephemeral drainages including Dry Cheyenne Creek and Oil Springs Creek. This survey was conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, documenting a vast open range where primary transport relied on unimproved routes like the Ohio Road. Small bodies of water such as Campbell Lake and the winding course of Conant Creek highlight the vital water sources necessary for livestock operations in this semi-arid region. Precise survey points, including the Conant Azimuth Mark and various bench marks, provide a detailed grid for those researching early land use and ranching boundaries in Fremont County.