1965 Map of Izzenhood Ranch

About this map

Izzenhood Ranch sits at the base of the high desert slopes in this mid-1960s survey of Lander County. The landscape is defined by the prominent Roosters Comb formation, which rises sharply above the surrounding basin. This area represents the isolated livestock and water-management culture of the Great Basin, where critical water sources like Lander Well and high-elevation benchmarks such as Russell 4537 served as essential navigation and survival points for ranchers and surveyors alike. Travel through this arid terrain was facilitated by the primitive Izzenhood Road and various rugged Jeep Trails, illustrating the reliance on unpaved networks to connect these remote outposts to the wider region. The map provides a clear look at the topography before later modern developments, preserving the original layout of the ranch and its surrounding landmarks.