1914 Map of Hanna

About this map

Hanna serves as the central hub of this Wyoming landscape, positioned along the vital corridor of the Union Pacific R R. The surrounding terrain is defined by the high-elevation ranching and coal-mining environment typical of Carbon County during the early 20th century. Named outposts such as Brooks Ranch, Nelson's Ranch, and Kinney's Ranch are scattered across the high plains, illustrating the era's land use before later industrial shifts. Significant infrastructure projects are visible in the form of the Big Ditch, North Ditch, and Middle Ditch, which redirect water across the arid landscape toward the Medicine Bow River. To the south, the prominent Pass Creek Ridge and the Saddleback Hills provide a natural barrier, while the small settlements of Threetown, Dana, and Percy trace the path of the railroad as it winds through the high-desert topography.