1955 Map of Mac Farlane Reservoir

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The Illinois River flows through this 1955 landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation systems like the Oklahoma Ditch No 1 and Midland Ditch support high-altitude ranching. Ranching families have left a significant mark on the terrain, with the Hackley Ranch, Allard Ranch, George Allard Ranch, and Seymour Ranch dispersed across the valley floor. The presence of the Union Pacific rail line and the abandoned Larand School at the base of Owl Ridge suggests a community that was once more closely tied to the railroad and rural education.