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2012 Map of Ranchester

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ranchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ranchester sits at the confluence of several water systems in Sheridan County, where the meandering Tongue River is fed by a complex network of man-made irrigation features. The landscape is defined by its agricultural engineering, featuring an extensive system of named channels including the Mikado Ditch, Hanover Ditch, Oz Ditch, and York Ditch. These waterways support the ranching and farming operations that have long shaped the valley's economy and settlement patterns.

Evidence of the region's topographical character and local nomenclature appears in the many draws and creeks that crisscross the area, such as Gwinn Draw, Jack Bill Draw, and Sixmile Cr. Upland features like Mates Reservoir and the multiple branches of Earley Cr provide insight into the drainage patterns of this Wyoming-Montana border region. The town's grid is clearly visible, with street names like Betty St and Railway St reflecting the community's early infrastructure and connection to transportation routes.