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2019 Map of Prowers

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Prowers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Arkansas River forms the central axis of this landscape, its waters heavily diverted by a sophisticated network of historical irrigation infrastructure. Features such as the Fort Bent Canal, Keesee Canal, and the Amity Canal illustrate the vital role of water management in this High Plains environment. Near the river's northern banks, the site of Old Fort Lyons stands as a significant historical marker of early settlement and military presence.

Genealogists can find localized points of interest in the small communities of Prowers and Able, as well as two distinct burial sites: The Home Cem to the northwest and Hight Cem in the southeast. The terrain is further defined by ephemeral drainages and human-made channels, including Limestone Cr, McClave Drainage Ditch, and Sunflower Ditch, which speak to the complex agricultural engineering required to sustain the surrounding rural landscape.