2021 Map of Hoe Ranch

About this map

Hoe Ranch serves as a central landmark in this Johnson County landscape, where the meandering course of the Powder River carves through a network of intricate drainages. The local geography is defined by numerous named draws that feed into the river valley, including Curtis Draw and Windmill Draw. Water management for livestock and ranching is evident through features like Hoe Spring and the Reculusa Reservoir, while the presence of School Section Draw suggests the historical importance of state land allocations for education. Transportation across these rural tracts is maintained by local connectors like Irigaray Rd and Lower Sussex Rd, which link the various townships. This topographic study documents the drainage patterns of Ninemile Cr and the surrounding high ground that characterizes this portion of the Powder River Basin.