1951 Map of Merino

South of the settlement, the Prewitt Reservoir dominates the terrain, straddling the line between Logan Co and Washington Co. This massive water body is managed via the Prewitt Outlet Canal, while the southern reaches of the map give way to the undulating topography of the Sand Hills. Scattered Windmills throughout the higher ground and features like Twenty-two Slough reveal the logistical challenges of ranching and water management in this high plains environment during the mid-century period.