1981 Map of Dewey Ranch

About this map

Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Creek carve a series of sharp, winding valleys through the high plains of Rawlins County in the early 1980s. This agricultural landscape is defined by the namesake Dewey Ranch, which sits near the southern confluence of these seasonal waterways. The map illustrates a region managed through precise land divisions, noted by the township boundaries of Celia, Mirage, and Rotate. Beyond the ranching operations, the survey documents several industrial and utility sites, including a Quarry in the western hills and scattered infrastructure such as a Drill Hole and numerous water wells. These features highlight the importance of groundwater management and small-scale resource extraction in sustaining life and industry on the Kansas prairie.