1965 Map of Kramer Ranch

About this map

Kramer Ranch anchors the northwest corner of this Garfield County landscape, where the high plains are carved by a complex network of intermittent drainages. The map reveals a land defined by water management and natural springs, vital for survival and ranching in this part of Montana. Named watering points such as Lemon Spring, Birkrem Spring, and Acorn Spring indicate the critical importance of localized water sources. The presence of numbered catchments like Ten Reservoir and Fourteen Reservoir further reflects the systematic modification of the drainage basins, including West Fork Basin Creek and Little Dry Creek. Landforms like Blazier Butte provide distinct navigational landmarks above the coulees, while the survey includes family-named features like Birkrem Reservoir and Yoakum Spring, which offer specific points of interest for local history and genealogy research.