1964 Map of Ranchester

About this map

Ranchester sits at the southern edge of the Wolf Mountains in the mid-1960s, serving as a hub for both rail and irrigation. The town is oriented along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line, which runs parallel to the Tongue River. This landscape is heavily defined by its water management systems, featuring an extensive network of named irrigation channels such as Wolf Ditch, Tongue River Ditch No 1, and the Hanover route. These ditches divert water from the river to support local land use, while a series of named draws and creeks, including Sixmile Creek and Fivemile Creek, drain the surrounding high ground. Nearby, the location of Mikado and various Gravel Pits indicate the area's industrial and transportation footprints during this period of development in Sheridan County.