2010 Map of Wiley

About this map

Agricultural life in Prowers County revolves around a sophisticated network of irrigation and drainage that has transformed the arid landscape. The town of Wiley serves as a central hub, flanked by the smaller settlements of Big Bend and Sugar. This 2010 survey highlights the critical role of water management in the region, featuring major conduits like the Satanta Canal and the Pawnee Canal, which feed into local agricultural infrastructure. The presence of the Wiley Drainage Ditch and the Pleasant Valley Drainage Ditch underscores the effort to regulate water flow across the flat terrain. Beyond the grid of county roads, local landmarks such as the Cactus View School and Wiley Cemetery provide anchor points for genealogists and local historians, while the Thurston Reservoir and its associated Thurston Lake Dam represent significant water storage for the community's needs.