2015 Map of Dixon Ranch

About this map

Dixon Ranch sits at the heart of this high plains landscape in eastern Wyoming, where the drainage patterns of Niobrara County define the remote character of the land. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a network of seasonal watercourses and draws, including Clayton Draw in the north and the prominent Hooligan Draw further south. These natural depressions are critical to the local ranching economy, as evidenced by man-made water management features like Timber Draw Number 2 Reservoir and Thompson Number 1 Reservoir. The cattle-country infrastructure is further detailed by the alignment of rural arteries such as N Lance Creek Rd and Cow Creek Rd, which provide access through the rolling breaks and basins. Mapping of Dogie Cr and S Snyder Cr illustrates the complex hydrology of a region where every drainage and catchment, from Jolly Draw to Taylor Reservoir, is vital for land use and local navigation.