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1965 Map of Kramer Ranch

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Kramer Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Kramer Ranch anchors the northern reaches of this Garfield County landscape, a region defined by its reliance on isolated water sources and ranching infrastructure during the mid-1960s. The map reveals a complex network of springs and man-made impoundments essential for livestock and settlement in this semi-arid terrain. Named features such as Birkrem Tom Spring, Lemon Spring, and Yoakum Spring punctuate the draws, while Birkrem Reservoir, Ten Reservoir, and Fourteen Reservoir indicate the managed water system of the era.

Terrain navigation is guided by landmarks like Blazier Butte and the winding course of Little Dry Creek. The presence of a Landing Area near the ranch headquarters and various Well sites highlights the practical requirements of managing such a remote expanse. For historians, the map's fine red dashed lines indicating fence lines provide a rare look at property divisions and range management before modern consolidation.