2012 Map of Cattail Ranch

About this map

The Griffin Homestead and several large cattle operations define this corner of Laramie County during the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by a complex network of ephemeral waterways and irrigation efforts, most notably the Durbin Ditch in the north and the wide Bullwhacker Draw to the south. Ranching lineage is visible through named properties like the L Kirkbride Ranch, D Kirkbride Ranch, and the namesake Cattail Ranch. These holdings are connected by a sparse grid of county roads, including Co RD-139 and Co RD-238, which traverse the open plains. The drainage pattern of Bear Cr, Horse Cr, and Cattail Cr illustrates the vital importance of water rights and management in this high-plains environment.