2013 Map of Cowdrey

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The Michigan River and Canadian River converge in this high-altitude landscape dominated by extensive water management systems. The small community of Cowdrey sits at the center of an intricate network of irrigation projects, including the Pioneer Ditch, Cumberland Ditch, and the curiously named Give A Dam Jones Ditch. These waterways support family holdings such as Hanson Ranch and Carlstrom Ranch, illustrating the region's historical reliance on agricultural water rights. To the southeast, the North Mc Callum Oil Field indicates the transition toward energy extraction, while the presence of the Walden-Jackson County Airport provides a link to the broader county seat nearby. This survey preserves the exact footprint of early 21st-century ranching and resource development in Jackson County.