1982 Map of Oswald Ranch

About this map

Oswald Ranch serves as a lonely landmark in this high-plains landscape, situated just south of the border where Cheyenne Co meets Kiowa County. The terrain is defined by the wandering path of Rush Creek, which meanders through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 1982 edition illustrates the sparse ranching and utility infrastructure of the era, marked by a network of wells, several springs, and a prominent Aqueduct and Pipeline cutting across the territory. Industrial activity is limited but present, indicated by a localized Gravel Pit. The map reflects a quiet, functional environment where water management and cattle ranching are the primary human imprints on the vast Colorado plains during the early 1980s.