1964 Map of Jordan NE

About this map

The drainage network of the Big Dry Creek watershed characterizes this part of Garfield County, where White Horse Creek and Little Wolf Creek carve into the high plains. The landscape in the mid-1960s is defined by its remote ranching character, evidenced by the scattered wells and the intricate series of coulees like Van Coulee and Coulter Coulee that feed into Frazier Creek. These watercourses were vital landmarks for navigation and land management in a region where topography and water access dictated settlement patterns. The map detail reflects a moment before significant modern development, showing a land still primarily organized around natural topography and traditional cattle country infrastructure.