1952 Map of Hiland

About this map

Hiland sits at a geographic crossroads in Natrona County where an Old Railroad Grade and a telephone line intersect the drainage of Poison Creek. This 1952 field-checked survey reveals a landscape heavily modified for water management in an otherwise arid environment, marked by numerous catchments such as Hiland Reservoir, Burke Reservoir, and Dead Horse Reservoir. To the northeast, the Old Wolton Ruins near the Wolton Reservoir suggest a localized shift in settlement or activity away from earlier structures. The terrain is defined by distinct landmarks like Needles Eye Butte and the winding course of Sand Draw, which eventually feeds into the South Fork Powder River at the southern edge of the quadrangle. A small Cem near the primary settlement provides a specific point of interest for genealogical research into the families who occupied this ranching and transport corridor during the mid-century.