2011 Map of Ruthton

About this map

The North Platte River defines the southern portion of this landscape, its braided channels carving a wide path through Keith County. To the north, the small settlement of Ruthton sits near the eastern edge, supported by an intricate network of water management features including the Blue Creek Canal and the Graf Canal. These man-made waterways emphasize the region's reliance on irrigation for agriculture in the early 21st century. High ground is marked by prominent landmarks such as Windlass Hill and the rugged cuts of Spring Canyon and Dankworth Canyon. Local genealogy and settlement history are anchored by the Ash Creek Cemetery and Plum Creek Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the community's past along the namesake Ash Creek and Plum Creek drainages.