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2011 Map of Hasty

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hasty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Hasty and the engineered waters of the Arkansas River valley define this corner of Bent County. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling John Martin Reservoir, held by the massive John Martin Reservoir Dam and bordered by the smaller Lake Hasty. This area highlights the complex water management systems of the high plains, featuring an intricate network of irrigation and flood control works including the Lubers Drainage Ditch, Levere Ditch, and Dingwall Ditch Retention Reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Union Valley Cemetery north of the reservoir, a quiet landmark amidst the agricultural grid. Named features such as Verhoeff Spring and the G W Verhoeff Reservoir point to the legacy of local ranching and water rights in the region. To the east of the dam, the terrain of Big Timbers flanks the river, representing a storied riparian stretch along the historic Arkansas route.