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2015 Map of Wilcox

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wilcox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Rock River anchors the southern edge of this High Plains landscape, situated at a vital junction of local transport and irrigation networks. The map details a complex system of water management essential to the region's ranching operations, featuring the Johnston Ditch, Taylor-Ditch, and Bluff Ditch. These waterways carve through the terrain alongside family-named routes such as Banzhaf Ln and Thornton Ln, marking the endurance of local landholdings in Albany County.

The settlement of Wilcox appears north of the river, while the historic corridor of Fetterman Rd cuts diagonally across the eastern sections. This digital survey illustrates how modern infrastructure, including the highway and rail corridor near the town of Rock River, overlays a landscape still defined by its natural drainage, such as Meiser Cr, and early twentieth-century engineering projects like Bosler Ditch Number 3.