2012 Map of Kaycee NE

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork Powder River and the N Fork Powder River defines this landscape in Johnson County, where a network of historic water management features supported local ranching operations. The Sussex Irrigation Canal and numerous ditches, including Jarrard Ditch, Miles Ditch, and Modoc Ditch, illustrate the vital role of irrigation in the high plains. Named ranching homesteads such as Smith Ranch, Elm Ranch, and Jarrard Ranch are situated along the river breaks and drainage draws. To the northwest, the Kaycee Cem sits near the river's path, while the southern terrain is marked by prominent topographic features like Rock Ridge and several named draws including Jackrabbit Draw and Ellison Draw. This mapping of the early 21st century documents the continued importance of the Powder River basin's water resources to the region's agricultural heritage.