2010 Map of Hanover

About this map

Chico Creek meanders through this arid landscape, anchoring a network of remote ranching outposts and essential water management systems. Named operations such as Reble Ranch, Appelt Junior Ranch, Appelt Senior Ranch, and Finch Ranch define the human footprint across these expansive plains. This era of land management is marked by the presence of engineered irrigation and storage, including the Hanover Ditch Number 1 and a series of catchments such as Curiton Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, and the J N Holland Reservoir Number 2. The Chico Basin Cemetery remains a quiet landmark on the northern edge of the survey, while the local road network—featuring the S Peyton Hwy and Hanover Rd—connects these distant homesteads. The map illustrates a specialized high-plains economy dependent on meticulously managed water resources and wide-reaching grazing lands.