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1953 Map of Tamarack Ranch, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Tamarack Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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South Platte River hydrology dominates this mid-century Logan County landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure supports the high plains ranching economy. The map documents the engineering of the valley through features like the Harmony Ditch, Settlers Ditch, and a specific Siphon and Flume system designed to move water across the arid terrain. Much of the river corridor is protected within the Colorado Game and Fish Reserve, which follows the braided channels and islands of the Platte, including Long Island. Beyond the lush river bottom, the map transitions to the high, windmill-dotted prairie where family-named operations like Tamarack Ranch, Barden Ranch, and Yost Ranch define the settlement pattern. The presence of the Union Pacific railroad in the northwest corner highlights the vital transportation link that connected these remote ranching outposts to larger markets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain