1960 Map of Hyatt Ranch

About this map

Hyatt Ranch and its neighboring agricultural homesteads anchor this 1960 landscape in Big Horn County, where the high desert terrain meets complex drainage networks. The map documents a transition from the dry Alkali Flats in the west to the deeply carved Medicine Lodge Canyon in the east. Water management is a defining characteristic of the area's development, evidenced by the Supply Ditch, Highland Ditch, and Go-Ahead Ditch which redirect natural flows to sustain the ranching operations. Along the southern edge, the confluence of Paint Rock Creek and Medicine Lodge Creek creates a narrow verdant corridor, providing a location for the Pritchards Grove Picnic Area and the Hyattville Cemetery. The map also captures specific natural landmarks like The Arch and numerous seasonal water sources such as Meyers Spring and Prairie Dog Spring.