2010 Map of Cowdrey

About this map

Cowdrey sits at the heart of an intricate water management landscape in Jackson County, where the North Platte River, Michigan River, and Canadian River converge and diverge. This 2010 survey details a highly engineered ranching environment defined by a dense network of irrigation channels, including the Cumberland Ditch, Pioneer Ditch, and the curiously named Give A Dam Jones Ditch. These waterways support several established family operations such as the Hanson Ranch, Carlstrom Ranch, and Brownlee Ranch. To the south, the Walden-Jackson County Airport and the sprawling Walden Reservoir mark the transition toward the county seat. The map reveals the critical importance of water rights and storage in this high-altitude basin, evidenced by the Cowdrey Reservoir and its associated Cowdrey Dam.