2015 Map of Alsop Lake

About this map

The Little Laramie River winds through this portion of Albany County, defining a landscape shaped by a complex network of irrigation and water management. This 2015 survey reveals an extensive system of man-made waterways, including the James Lake N Canal, Victoria Ditch, and Poverty Flat Ditch, which support the ranching operations of the high plains. Large natural and modified water bodies such as Alsop Lake, Watt Lake, and Teri Lake are prominent, alongside the expansive depression known as Big Basin. The settlement pattern is defined by rural access roads like Ace 44 Ranch Rd and Johnson 99 Ranch Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and human efforts to utilize the arid terrain for agriculture.