1979 Map of Arriba NW

About this map

The Arikaree River carves a winding path through the high plains of eastern Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns for this dry, rural landscape. During the late 1970s, the terrain was marked by wide-reaching infrastructure and small-scale industry, including several Gravel Pit operations and a significant Pipeline traversing the southern sections. Local water management is evident through the numerous Well sites scattered across the prairie, essential for sustaining life and livestock far from the primary riverbanks. Tributaries such as Currie Creek, Lickdab Creek, and Dugout Creek branch off through the undulating topography, while a remote Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial access in this expansive cattle-ranching and farming country.