2014 Map of Barn Butte

About this map

Barn Butte and McCuligan Butte anchor this corner of the Nebraska Panhandle, rising above a landscape of deep canyons and seasonal drainages. The North Platte River flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, accompanied by the Midland Overland Canal and Lost Cr. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its traditional rangeland use, where a network of county roads like Road 181 and Ne 27 navigate the complex topography. Significant landforms such as Eagles Cliff, Swede Canyon, and the southern Ash Hollow reflect the area's geological character. The map illustrates how human infrastructure, including the Road 52 and Road 40 corridors, adapts to the natural draws of Wild Horse Canyon and Onstot Canyon, maintaining connectivity across this sparsely populated section of Garden County.