2011 Map of Hayford Lake

About this map

Hayford Lake serves as a central landmark in this portion of Keya Paha County, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of several prairie streams. The area is characterized by large agricultural holdings and traditional Western ranching infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Rose Valley Ranch and the MF Ranch. Water management is a critical feature of this high-plains environment, as shown by the Worth Reservoir and its associated Worth Dam situated along Turkey Creek Rd. The drainage network is further mapped through the wandering courses of Lost Creek and Shadley Creek, which navigate the open terrain between cattle ranch operations. This survey documents the rural road grid and hydrology before more recent shifts in land use or environmental changes occurred.