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1951 Map of Grannis

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Grannis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Shields River valley life in the early 1950s is defined by a network of family-operated ranches and vital irrigation systems. The landscape is dotted with established holdings such as the Eyman Ranch, Bonhomme Ranch, and Bohleen Ranch, reflecting the agricultural roots of Park County. Water management is central to the area's viability, evidenced by the Lower Shields Valley Ditch and Palmer Ditch which cut through the terrain to support local livestock operations.

Transport and education anchor the small settlement of Grannis, where the Northern Pacific railroad tracks run parallel to the river. The presence of both the Grannis School and Falls Creek School suggests a distributed rural population during this era. Beyond the valley floor, the topography rises sharply toward Rattlesnake Ridge and Sheep Mountain, while numerous watercourses like Bullrun Creek and Adair Creek drain the surrounding highlands.