2012 Map of Fly Draw

About this map

Old Bryan Ranch stands as a focal point of human activity in this sparsely populated stretch of Converse County. The landscape is defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Cheyenne River watershed, particularly where the N Fork Dry Fork Cheyenne River and S Fork Dry Fork Cheyenne River converge. These ephemeral waterways, along with the Middle Fork Dry Fork Cheyenne River, carve a complex network through the high plains. The settlement at Fly Draw and the various branches of Sand Cr further illustrate the traditional reliance on these draws and creek beds for navigation and ranching operations. The road network shown reflects the open-country infrastructure required to maintain connectivity between these isolated homesteads and grazing lands in the early 21st century.