1972 Map of Haymaker Ranch

About this map

Haymaker Ranch stands as the primary namesake landmark in this corner of Wheatland County, situated along the winding drainage of Haymaker Creek. The landscape is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and coulees, including the prominent Big Coulee and the uniquely named Mexican John Creek. Ranching operations are supported by a series of springs and wells scattered throughout the undulating terrain, connected by the arterial Haymaker Road. The drainages of Hopley Creek and the Middle Fork converge in the northern portion of the map, illustrating the vital water distribution system in this high plains environment during the early 1970s. This survey, based on 1971 aerial photography, documents the specific cattle-country infrastructure before late-century shifts in land use.