1952 Map of Reliance SW

About this map

The southern boundary of Lyman and Tripp counties follows the winding course of the White River in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the erosion-carved breaks and drainage systems of Bad Creek and Red Butte Creek, which flow southward toward the river. To the north, the terrain transitions into the high plains of Reliance, marked by the prominent elevation of Red Butte. Settlement patterns are distinctly rural, centered on local education and faith as evidenced by the Hieb Sch and Roosevelt Sch, alongside the Trinity Cem and Reformed Ch Cem. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad skims the northern edge, while landmarks like the Nelson Ranch and Heap Lake provide specific points of reference for local historians studying 1950s land use and ranching history.