2012 Map of Dry Fork Ranch

About this map

The historical Bozeman Trl cuts through this high plains landscape, marking a legacy of western migration routes that once connected the Oregon Trail to Montana territory. This 2012 survey documents a contemporary ranching environment centered around the Dry Fork Powder River and its network of drainages including Bullwhacker Cr and Seventeenmile Cr. The map highlights the continued importance of livestock operations in Campbell County through specifically named locations like the Irvine Shearing Camp, Nichols Ranch, and the Taylor Cow Camp. Topographical features such as Beecher Draw, Fletcher Canyon, and Cedar Canyon define the broken terrain, illustrating how the natural geography dictates the placement of rural roads and homesteads in this part of Wyoming.