2019 Map of Ovid

About this map

South Platte River braiding and bottomlands dominate this section of Sedgwick County, where a complex network of early water engineering projects sustains the agricultural valley. The town of Ovid is situated on the northern bank, featuring a clearly defined street grid with names like Parker Ave and Monroe Ave. This landscape is defined by the vital transition from the high plains to the river's edge, managed through a series of historic irrigation channels including Highline Canal, Settlers Ditch, and Peterson Ditch. North of the town, Lodgepole Cr winds through the northern townships, marking the convergence of two significant watercourses. The infrastructure recorded here by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring reliance on the river for settlement and survival in northeastern Colorado.