1964 Map of Ada Creek

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Big Dry Creek and its many meandering tributaries define this mid-1960s landscape in Garfield County. The drainage network is dense and intricate, with Ada Creek, Frazier Creek, and Sonny Coulee carving out a complex system of draws and coulees. Human presence is sparse, centered around the Mahoney Ranch and the Viall Sch, reflecting the region's ranching heritage. Two distinct spillway structures, including one at Spillway Elev 2622, suggest engineered water management efforts amidst the seasonal flow of Spring Draw. This survey captures the isolated character of the plains before modern consolidation altered the footprint of local rural school districts and small family ranching operations.