1961 Map of Dugout Ranch

About this map

Dugout Ranch and other isolated homesteads define this mid-century Wyoming landscape, showing the persistent ranching operations in Johnson County during the early 1960s. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a network of drainage channels, including North Spring Draw and West Monument Draw, reflecting a dry environment where water management is paramount. Functional infrastructure like the Aqueduct and Pipeline cross the territory, supporting livestock at locations such as O'Connor Ranch and Hull Ranch. Local hydrology is marked by the presence of Quinn Reservoir and a Flowing Well, while the nomenclature of the draws—such as Dogtown Draw and Lone Tree Gulch—hints at the specific landmarks used by ranchers to navigate this dissected plateau.