2012 Map of Cow Hollow Creek

About this map

Hams Fork meanders through the southern portion of this Lincoln County landscape, serving as the primary hydrologic artery for a network of historical irrigation systems. This region’s agricultural heritage is etched into the terrain through engineered waterways like Chrisman Ditch Number 1, Old Mexican Ditch, and the Winslow Hallock and Capen Ditch, which redirect water from the river to the surrounding high plains. The settlement of Nutria anchors the southern boundary near the confluence of Cow Hollow Cr, while the broad expanse of Opal Bench rises to the north. Transportation history is visible in the alignment of Old US Hwy 30, which cuts diagonally across the southeastern corner, paralleling the older movement patterns dictated by the river and the local topography.