2012 Map of Big Judson

About this map

Big Judson and the Old Northrup Ranch anchor this Albany County landscape, illustrating the enduring agricultural and ranching heritage of this high plains region. The map highlights a complex irrigation system vital for livestock and hay production, featuring King Ditch Number 1 and King Ditch Number 2, which divert water across the drainage basins. Water management is a primary focus, with several significant impoundments including Dutton Creek Reservoir and Cavender Reservoir situated along the winding paths of Dutton Cr and Cooper Cr. This U.S. Geological Survey representation reflects the modern rural infrastructure of the area, where sparse settlements are connected by a network of local roads and unimproved trails that follow the natural topography and the flow of the local creeks.