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1968 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Custer National Forest anchors this Harding County landscape, where the high mesas and deep drainages of the Flint Hills meet the northern plains. The map illustrates a complex network of springs and reservoirs critical to ranching and local life, including Hime Spring, Picnic Spring, and the uniquely named High and Dry Reservoir. Cultural landmarks like Ludlow Cave and the Picnic Spring Campground reflect the area's recreational use, while several mines and a Scoria Pit point to the geological resources found within the buttes.

Local transport is defined by the small settlement of Ludlow and a network of primitive routes like the Jeep Trail crossing the high ground. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainages such as Big Nasty Creek, Schleichart Draw, and Davis Draw, which flow toward the larger Bull Creek and Jack Creek systems. These features show the careful management of water in a semi-arid environment during the late 1960s.