1953 Map of Tamarack Ranch

About this map

The South Platte River carves a broad valley through the northeastern corner of Logan County, shaping a landscape defined by water management and conservation. This 1953 survey captures the Colorado Game and Fish Reserve at a time when the river's flow was meticulously diverted for agriculture, evidenced by the network of ditches and numerous windmills dotting the upland plains. The Union Pacific railroad parallels the northern bank of the river, providing a vital transportation artery for the rural ranching operations that anchor the area.