2015 Map of Ludlow

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Custer National Forest dominates the western half of this Harding County landscape, centering on the prominent North Cave Hills and the strategically positioned Riley Pass. This region is defined by its complex network of seasonal drainages and human-made water management features, including High-and-Dry Reservoir, Schleichart Draw Reservoir, and Ash Tree Reservoir, which support livestock and land use in this arid environment. The small settlement of Ludlow sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark in a terrain otherwise marked by named natural features like Rileys Butte and the Flint Hills. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Jenkins Spring Number One and Paddalower Spring, indicates the vital importance of water sources in the high plains ranching economy of the twenty-first century.