2015 Map of Natwick

About this map

The settlement of Natwick sits at the heart of this high plains landscape, where the management of water is central to the local geography. The map documents a complex irrigation network essential for ranching and agriculture, featuring the Two Bar Ditch, Number 1 Lateral, and Canal Number 1. This system draws from sources like Sybille Cr and feeds into the Wheatland Number 1 Reservoir and Rock Lake in the north. The western portion of the quadrangle is defined by the significant elevations of the Cooney Hills and South Cooney Hills, which contrast with the flatter, canal-crossed ranch lands to the east. Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Two Bar Ranch Airport and a grid of rural roads such as Sybille Creek Rd and Grange Rd, reflecting the sparse but organized settlement pattern of Platte County during this era.