The Carl Hodgesville Dude Ranch served as a well-known destination for tourists on the desert planet of Bar Neth, which had undergone terraforming.
As featured in an advertisement within the Tourscan, the Carl Hodgesville Dude Ranch took its name from Carl Hodges, who was the director of the Environmental Research Lab located at the University of Arizona. He provided assistance to the team responsible for the Mesa Verde segment, aiding them in the creation of a believable and forward-thinking setting. Hodges' research focused on the development of extensive saltwater-irrigated agricultural systems along the desert coastlines of the world.