1955 Map of Big Judson

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Old Northrup Ranch stands as a focal point of human activity in this high-plains landscape, situated near the winding course of Dutton Creek. The 1955 survey illustrates a territory defined by intricate water management, with numerous irrigation projects such as King Ditch No 1, King Ditch No 2, and Homer Ditch diverting flow across the terrain. These man-made improvements, alongside larger impoundments like Dutton Creek Reservoir and Cavender Reservoir, highlight the essential role of water rights and engineering in the local ranching economy of Albany County.