2012 Map of Hightower SW

About this map

The Laramie River and its intricate network of irrigation canals define this high plains landscape in Platte County. The importance of water management in this arid ranching region is visible through extensive infrastructure, including the Mertz Ditch, Cramer Ditch, and Pine Ditch. These waterways support numerous livestock watering sites such as Mertz Reservoir and Bohker Reservoir. Evidence of early community life is anchored by the Slate Creek School near the southern boundary, while family names like Naffziger Reservoir and Attebury Reservoir mark the local geography. The terrain transitions from the open draws of Shapley Draw to the more pronounced relief of Palmer Canyon, all connected by a web of local routes like Fletcher Park Rd and Kittell Rd that follow the natural contours of the various creeks and drainages.