1950 Map of Haushar Ranch

About this map

Haushar Ranch and several other family-named landholdings define the mid-century landscape of this Wyoming cattle country. Mapped in 1948 and field-checked in 1950, the area is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Boxelder Creek, Deep Creek, and Broom Creek that carve through the high plains terrain. The presence of the Canyon View School (Abandoned) and the Ferguson Ranch (Abandoned) points to a period of consolidation or shifting settlement patterns following the early ranching era. Notable topographic markers like Sheep Mtn and the steep walls of Sawmill Canyon provide clear orientation for researchers tracing the historical boundaries of the McNutt Ranch or the Osborn Ranch. The survey highlights a landscape where vital water sources and schoolhouses served as the primary hubs for a dispersed ranching population.