2012 Map of Hirsig Ranch

About this map

Hirsig Ranch and several neighboring cattle operations define this high plains landscape in Laramie County during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a ranching economy reliant on carefully managed water resources, evidenced by a series of man-made impoundments including Hirsig Number 1 Reservoir, Hirsig Number 2 Reservoir, and the Hirsig Enlargement R P Allen Number 1 Reservoir. These catchments draw from the drainage of N Bear Cr and Spring Cr, providing essential water in a semi-arid environment. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on established family holdings such as the Welty Ranch, Derby Ranch, and the small community at Lambert. Transportation is limited to rural routes like Co RD-236, which provides the primary connection through the Bear Creek drainage system.