2017 Map of Caldwell Lake

About this map

The Laramie River meanders across this high plains landscape of Albany County, defining a complex network of agricultural irrigation and water storage. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey record reveals an intricate system of water management where the Lake Hattie Canal and Riverside Ditch Number 1 support local ranching. Notable water bodies such as Twin Buttes Lake, Gelatt Lake, and Caldwell Lake punctuate the terrain, many linked by historic channels like the Bush and Holliday Ditch. The presence of the Soda Lake Draw Number 1 Reservoir and Harman Reservoir further illustrates the engineered nature of the regional hydrology. Local landforms like Twelvemile Hill rise above the basin, while family-named roads such as Pahlow Ln, Meeboer Rd, and Brubaker Ln provide evidence of long-standing rural settlement and land use patterns.