The agricultural and industrial character of Logan County is defined by the South Platte River and its intricate network of irrigation channels. In this 2010 survey, the southern expansion of Sterling is visible, alongside industrial sites like the Northeastern Pit and Van Gundy Pit. The landscape is a testament to water management in the high plains, featuring a complex system of ditches such as the Springdale Ditch, Lowline Ditch, and Batten Ditch that feed the surrounding acreage. To the south, the terrain opens into Jones Flat and the prominent Hadfield Island, while Riverside Cemetery serves as a significant landmark for those tracing local family histories. Other notable points of interest include Schumans Lake and the small settlement area of Twin Mills near the eastern boundary, illustrating the area's continued reliance on the river and rail-adjacent roads like Old Akron Rd and Old Pole Rd.
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1951 · Reiradon Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Sterling South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Sterling North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Galien
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Atwood NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Merino
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Atwood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Sterling
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sterling
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Merino
USGS Topo · 1:24,000