2021 Map of Barnes

About this map

The North Platte River carves a winding path through this Goshen County landscape, anchoring a complex system of agricultural water management. The terrain is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Interstate Canal and Fort Laramie Canal, which parallel the river's course to support the local ranching and farming economy. Settlements like Barnes and London Flats are positioned along these corridors, where irrigation projects like the Grattan Ditch and the Detention Dike B-3 Reservoir manage the flow from the high plains. North of the river, the landscape rises into a series of drainages and landmarks including Spring Canyon, Sand Draw, and Pine Ridge Cr. This 2021 survey illustrates how the modern rural Wyoming grid, represented by Co RD 63 and RD 23, facilitates movement between small communities like Harmony Heights and the vital water crossings at Barnes Bridge.