1961 Map of Kaycee

About this map

Kaycee serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, situated at the confluence of the Powder River and its Middle Fork. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of family-held properties, including Gosney Ranch, Thompson Ranch, and Fancher Ranch, illustrating the deeply rooted cattle and ranching heritage of Johnson County. The topography is dominated by the dramatic Pine Ridge and the prominent Castle Rock to the south, while the complex hydrology of the region is managed through features like the Murphy Ditch, several dams, and a siphon system. The map also records the industrial presence of several gravel pits and a claypit near Bentonite Draw, highlighting the geological resources being extracted during this era. Traceable water management systems, from the Spratt Reservoir to the Kaycee Lagoon, show the mid-century infrastructure supporting this high plains community.