2015 Map of Rathbun Ranch

About this map

Rathbun Ranch serves as the focal point for this section of Hot Springs County, where land management and water access define the rural landscape. In an area marked by numerous drainages and forks, the infrastructure of the Rathbun Irrigation Number 1 Reservoir and Kirby Reservoir illustrates the critical role of water storage in this high-desert environment. The terrain is characterized by named geographical features like Hall Butte and distinctive valleys such as Olsen Draw and Little V-H Draw. Transportation across this rugged topography follows the natural contours, with Kirby Creek Rd and Buffalo Creek Rd providing the primary links between remote ranch sites and the larger watershed of Kirby Cr. This 2015 survey provides a clear view of the modern land divisions and water management systems used to sustain agriculture in the region.