1990 Map of Duroc

About this map

Agricultural development in eastern Goshen County is clearly defined here by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage systems. The small settlement of Duroc sits in the southwestern corner, positioned near Hawk Springs Ditch and the winding course of Horse Creek. This landscape is dominated by the management of water in a semi-arid environment, evidenced by the prominent Fort Laramie Canal slicing through the northern sections and several storage sites like McMillan Reservoir and Little Willow Reservoir. The map reveals the sophisticated engineering required to sustain local farming, from the Lewis Ditch to specialized infrastructure like the Crockett Main Drain and Mc Elroy Drain. These features illustrate the transformation of the High Plains into productive land through collective water management and the Public Land Survey System grid.