2019 Map of Cowdrey

About this map

The confluence of high-altitude waterways and agricultural irrigation systems defines this Jackson County landscape. Near the settlement of Cowdrey, the Michigan River and Canadian River flow through a valley intricately carved by historic water rights. A dense network of man-made channels, including the Give-A-Dam-Jones Ditch, Seneca Ditch, and Pioneer Ditch, underscores the importance of water management in this arid ranching region. The Carlstrom Reservoir serves as a central catchment point north of the hamlet of Brownlee. To the south, the Walden-Jackson County Airport provides a modern transportation link, while the winding North Platte River marks the western edge of this basin. Further into the valley, features like Crystal Spring Cr and Mansfield Draw illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use and property boundaries since the early surveying of these townships.