1950 Map of Sundquist Ranch

About this map

Sundquist Ranch serves as the central landmark for this rural portion of Converse County, mapped at the close of the 1940s. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Lightning Creek and Fetterman Creek, which provide vital water sources in this arid environment. The map records a nascent industrial presence with a Pipe Line and specific Oil extraction sites, signaling the expansion of energy infrastructure in the post-war West. Agricultural utility is evidenced by a Dam and several Windmill structures scattered across the terrain, which is punctuated by high points named Blue and Tick. The presence of a Corral further emphasizes the area's primary identity as cattle country during the development of the Missouri River Basin.