1974 Map of Lone Tree Hill

About this map

Lone Tree Hill serves as the central landmark for this Wyoming landscape, rising above a network of seasonal drainage and ranching infrastructure. During the mid-1970s, this area of Niobrara County remained a sparsely populated rangeland defined by the winding paths of Muddy Creek, Little Muddy Creek, and Willow Creek. The transport network is minimalist, featuring the primary Jireh Road running north-south, while more remote reaches are accessed via an occasional Jeep Trail. Evidence of land management and livestock operations is visible through numerous Wells and a specific water Tank located near the eastern hills. This 1:24,000 scale survey by the Geological Survey captures the quiet, arid character of the high plains before further modernization altered the local fencing and ranch boundaries.