2010 Map of Ordway

About this map

Crowley and Ordway anchor this High Plains landscape, where an intricate web of irrigation infrastructure supports the agricultural economy of the early 21st century. The map details a sophisticated system of water management, including the Colorado Canal, the Crowley Drain Canal, and numerous laterals such as the Boston Farm Lateral and Dayton Lateral. These engineered waterways crisscross the grid of county roads, diverting water from the Arkansas River to the arid surrounding fields. The northern edge is marked by the Ordway Town Reservoir, while aviation is represented by the Ordway Airport and the Orahood Airstrip. The southern reaches of the quadrangle follow the Lake Meredith Outlet, illustrating the regional connectivity of the watershed near the turn of the decade.