1953 Map of Fort Reno SE

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Drew Ranch anchors this high-plains landscape along the boundary between Johnson and Campbell counties. The area's reliance on water infrastructure is evident through a series of named artesian sources, including First Well, Middle Well, and Drew Well. This collaborative survey between the USGS and the United States Atomic Energy Commission highlights the arid terrain where local drainage systems like Willow Creek and Heldt Draw carve through the earth. Prominent landmarks such as Table Mountain and the high point at VABM Coates provide essential orientation in this cattle-ranching territory. A Diversion Dam at the north end of the map suggests early attempts to manage the seasonal flow of Willow Creek for agricultural or livestock use during the early 1950s.