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1951 Map of Merino

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Merino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The settlement of Merino serves as the focal point for this 1951 study of the Colorado plains, where the South Platte River and the Union Pacific railroad define the local geography. This area is characterized by an extensive irrigation network essential for agriculture in the arid environment, featuring numerous systems like Pawnee Ditch, Brothers Ditch, and Davis Ditch. These waterways represent the complex water rights and engineering efforts of mid-century Logan County.

To the south, the landscape shifts toward the Sand Hills, dominated by the large expanse of Prewitt Reservoir. The map captures the boundary between Logan Co and Washington Co as it cuts through this reservoir. Notable infrastructure such as the Prewitt Outlet Canal and varied landmarks like Twenty-two Slough illustrate how the natural terrain was managed to support settlement and livestock during the early 1950s.