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2013 Map of Sterling North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sterling North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sterling anchors the southern portion of this High Plains landscape, where the urban grid meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation. The S Platte River meanders through the eastern section, its flow managed by an intricate system of man-made waterways including the Pawnee Ditch, Lowline Ditch, and Sterling Lateral Number 1. This infrastructure, alongside features like the C.A. Sherwin Reservoir Number 1, highlights the region's reliance on water management for its survival and growth.

Educational and community landmarks are prominent near the city center, notably Northeastern Jr Coll and the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem. The map also captures several outlying points like Ackerman, Hayford, and Ford, which align with the transport corridors of the Us-138 E and the river valley. The transition from the residential streets of Sterling to the expansive rural sections to the north illustrates the deliberate organization of the Colorado plains.