2020 Map of Winchester

About this map

Winchester sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Grant County, defined by the organized grid of the Public Land Survey System and a sophisticated network of irrigation management. The terrain is marked by the presence of the Winchester Wasteway, which meanders southward through the central township, and the Frenchman Hills Wasteway to the southwest. These channels are critical components of the region's agricultural infrastructure, managing water runoff across a series of numbered section roads ranging from Rd 11.1 Nw down to Rd 3 Nw. The intersection of drainage and transport is further evidenced by Ditch Rd, highlighting how the natural topography has been systematically engineered for irrigation and accessibility. For researchers, the map provides a clear picture of contemporary land divisions and the hydrological features that sustain the local landscape.