2011 Map of Agate SW

About this map

The high plains of Sheep Creek Precinct in Sioux County are defined by a sparse network of rural routes and the rolling topography of the Nebraska Panhandle. Remote even by Western standards, the landscape is structured by long stretches of gravel and dirt roads that follow the natural contours of the drainage basins. Notable transport corridors include Morrill Rd and Murphys Rd, which intersect in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. A distinct East-West thoroughfare, Moore Rd, crosses the lower portion of the map, providing a vital connection between isolated ranching properties. The spacing of these roads reflects the large-scale land holdings typical of the region, where the terrain often dictates the path of travel more than the grid system of the public land survey.