Rural Heritage December 2025/January 2026

by Jenifer Morrissey S cotty Springs Ranch, in a normal year, receives 17 inches of moisture. Other than cattle, dryland hay is the only crop. Drought has been a common occurrence, making water a crucial and scarce resource. There is no surface water, so all over the Developing Scotty Spring The development of Scotty Spring has made this ranch. - Bruce Murdock

An early water pump on Scotty Springs Ranch is evidence of the ongoing development of the available water resources. Precipitation and surface water are scarce, and drought is common. The historic use of this pump is unknown.

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