2012 Map of Maxon Ranch

About this map

Maxon Ranch and Ramsay Ranch anchor this high-desert region of Sweetwater County, where the landscape is defined by a network of intermittent drainage and vital water sources. The terrain transitions from the open flats of Ramsay Desert and Dry Hollow to the prominent heights of Mellor Mountain. These ranching outposts rely on a series of scattered water points, including Camp Creek Springs, Maggie Springs, and Poison Spring, which provided essential lifelines in an arid environment. The map details the local transportation and utility infrastructure necessary for life in the Wyoming basin, specifically following the path of Ramsey Ranch Rd and the industrial corridor of Clay Basin Pipeline Rd. Numerous creeks, such as Little Bitter Cr and Gooseberry Cr, etch through the territory, illustrating the complex hydrology that governs movement and settlement across the sagebrush-covered plains.