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1956 Map of Hickson Ranch

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hickson Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Hickson Ranch serves as a primary namesake and anchor for this mid-century topographic record of Yellowstone County. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Burnt Coulee and the distinct elevation of Rattlesnake Butte on the eastern edge. This mapping, produced by the Geological Survey for the Missouri River Basin development program, illustrates a sparsely populated ranching environment where infrastructure was limited to essential connections like Alexander Road.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the topography surrounding the VABM 3995 Hickson survey point and the placement of a Spillway in the central drainage. The map preserves the specific configuration of fences, tracks, and water management features as they existed in the years following World War II, offering a clear view of the territorial organization before modern development changed the local ranching footprint.