2013 Map of Atwood

About this map

Atwood and the surrounding Logan County plains are defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure designed to harness the S Platte River. This 2013 survey reveals how the local agricultural economy relies on a complex system of waterways, including the N Sterling Canal, Springdale Ditch, and Schneider Ditch, which crisscross the landscape to support farms and homesteads. The terrain features notable low-lying areas such as Pawnee Valley and the riparian environment of Hadfield Island, situated where the river bends south of town. Transportation and regional access are anchored by the Sterling Municipal Airport in the northeast and Mertens Airport to the west, while the local road grid is strictly organized along section lines. This document captures the modern state of these rural settlements, tracing the path of Pawnee Creek as it winds toward its confluence with the Platte.