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1953 Map of Crook

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Crook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Crook settlement and the adjacent siding at Tobin define the transport corridor along the Union Pacific railroad during the mid-20th century. This area of Logan County is characterized by a sophisticated irrigation network vital to the High Plains agricultural economy, featuring the Harmony Ditch No 1, Harmony Ditch No 2, and Harmony Ditch No 3. These man-made watercourses, along with the Union Pacific Ditch and Tamarack Ditch, draw from the South Platte River to sustain the surrounding valley.

Conservation and recreation footprints are visible in the Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area and Duck Creek State Wildlife Area. The landscape is dotted with numerous windmills, reflecting the reliance on groundwater in the drier upland terrain south of the river. Notable natural landmarks include Spring Canyon, Coyote Spring, and Slaughter Pond, providing a detailed look at the water resources and land management practices of the era.