2016 Map of Proctor

About this map

Proctor serves as the central point of this landscape, situated along the complex irrigation network of the South Platte River valley. The 2016 survey illustrates the intricate water management system essential to Logan County agriculture, featuring the Harmony Ditch Number 2, Chambers Ditch, and Sam Rice Ditch. These man-made channels crisscross the terrain, following the natural drainage patterns of Skinner Draw and Simpsons Draw. The map documents the persistent alignment of the corridor where Railroad Ave parallels the river and various irrigation works like Powell Ditch and Lone Tree Ditch. This data reveals how the placement of settlements and transport routes was dictated by the river’s path and the reach of canals like the N Sterling Outlet Canal, creating a distinct linear pattern of human activity amidst the high plains draws.