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2012 Map of Arpan

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Arpan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Arpan sits at the heart of an intricate water management landscape in Butte County, where the plains are defined by the vital movement of water for ranching and agriculture. The settlement is positioned near the junction of several irrigation features, including the Arpan Lateral and Young Lateral, which divert water from the larger North Canal. This network of man-made waterways interfaces with natural drainages such as Indian Cr and Bitty Creek, illustrating the extensive hydrological engineering required to sustain the region's economy.

To the south, the massive Belle Fourche Reservoir dominates the terrain, while the smaller Guidinger Reservoir and landmarks like the Woodworth Ranch provide additional points of interest for those tracing local land use. The map reveals a grid of rural routes, including Brooker Rd and Baker Rd, which connect these water sources and ranch lands. This 2012 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey documents the enduring reliance on these systems in the semi-arid northern plains.