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2017 Map of Barn Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Barn Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

North Platte River waters and the high plains of Garden County define this corner of the Nebraska panhandle. The landscape is dominated by complex drainage systems and prominent landmarks that served as navigational waypoints for generations. The topographic detail highlights the transition from the river valley to the tablelands, featuring named elevations like Barn Butte and McCuligan Butte, alongside rugged breaks such as Eagles Cliff.

Strategic land use is evident in the water management infrastructure, most notably the Midland Overland Canal which skirts the river valley. The map documents numerous named canyons, including Wild Horse Canyon, Swede Canyon, and the geographically significant Ash Hollow to the south. This network of canyons and ridges illustrates the historical challenge of cross-country travel through the Sandhills region, where features like Lost Creek provided essential, if intermittent, water sources.