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1953 Map of Fort Reno

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fort Reno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Powder River cuts a winding path through this Wyoming landscape, defining the movement and settlement patterns of Johnson County in the mid-20th century. Historical memory is a central theme of the sheet, which identifies the Bozeman Trail and the site of Fort Reno, a critical outpost during the Indian Wars era. The presence of the Mc Kinney Military Res (Abandoned) further emphasizes the area's legacy as a strategic frontier corridor.

Agricultural life is documented through numerous family-named properties, including the Z L Bar Ranch and Reculusa Ranch. However, the landscape also shows signs of change, with several sites marked as no longer active, such as the Robinson Ranch and Garrett Cow Camp. Water management is evident along Little Willow Creek and Dry Fork through various Artesian Well sites and Check Dam infrastructure, illustrating the efforts to sustain livestock in the arid Powder River Basin.