1957 Map of Miles Ranch

About this map

Miles Ranch and the Thompson Ranch serve as primary anchors in this mid-century depiction of the high Wyoming desert landscape. The terrain is defined by the unique formations of Castle Gardens, where the topography creates a distinct island of relief amidst the surrounding drainages. Water management and seasonal flows are central to the settlement pattern here, with Canyon Creek and its tributaries, West Canyon Creek and East Canyon Creek, carving deep paths through the high country. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Fremont Co and Natrona Co, providing a clear record of land division in an area dominated by large livestock operations and rugged open range. This document captures the remote character of the Missouri River Basin development program, recording the placement of remote ranch outposts and the winding path of Deer Creek before more modern infrastructure altered the reach of these isolated homesteads.