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2011 Map of Ainsworth NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ainsworth NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Plum Creek snakes through this section of Brown County, carving a complex network of drainage systems such as Horsethief Canyons and Bill White Canyon. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the White Cliffs overlook the Pine Canyon Reservoir, a water body managed by the Pine Canyon Dam. This 2011 survey captures the rural ranching character of the Nebraska Sandhills region, noting established family operations including the C Keim Ranch and R Keim Ranch.

Evidence of the area's topographical diversity is found in the various named draws and summits, from the high point at Antelope Peak to the secluded reaches of Lessig Canyon and Wood Canyon. These features illustrate the erosion patterns common to the plains, where small waterways like Deep Creek and Moore Creek have deeply incised the terrain over time, creating a series of natural landmarks that have served as navigational aids and homestead sites for generations.