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1967 Map of Fourmile Hill

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Fourmile Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Middle Fork Wichita River and South Wichita River frame a rugged landscape of King County rangeland, centered on the high ground of Fourmile Hill. This 1967 survey reveals a remote ranching economy defined by its water infrastructure, with dozens of named landmarks such as Toles Mesa Windmill, Cowboy Pen Windmill, and Gibson Pen Windmill scattered across the drainages of Willow Creek.

Human activity is concentrated along the north-south corridor of Route 83, where the small settlement of Finney sits near the northern boundary. To the south, the presence of the 6666 Ranch Airfield and a nearby Gravel Pit indicate the specialized aviation and industrial needs of the legendary Four Sixes ranching operations. The map also captures a rare public stopping point at the Roadside Park along the southern river bend, offering a precise look at the 1960s configuration of this cattle-country terrain.