2015 Map of Dugout Ranch

About this map

Dugout Ranch serves as the namesake and primary human footprint in this corner of Johnson County, situated where Dugout Cr winds through a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage channels. The land is carved by numerous named draws and gulches, including Dogtown Draw, Ellison Draw, and Lone Tree Gulch, which feed into larger systems like Crooked Cr. This 2015 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure, such as Interstate 87 and Interstate 25, bisects the traditional rangeland, creating a stark contrast between the high-speed transit corridor and the quiet water management of Quinn Reservoir. The naming of features like Monument Draw and Rider Draw suggests a local geography rooted in cattle ranching and early landmark identification, preserved even as the regional highway network expanded.