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2010 Map of Barton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Barton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Platte River valley defines the lower portion of this landscape, where the Western Canal parallels the river's path through Deuel County. Near the small settlement of Barton, the river splits and winds around islands, while irrigation infrastructure is visible through features like the Beasley Dam 25-01 and the associated Beasley Reservoir. The northern terrain is characterized by large agricultural blocks and the deep incision of Walrath Draw, which drains toward the river valley.

Interstate 80 provides a major transit corridor, passing the Big Springs Rest Area as it follows the southern bank of the river. To the east, Goldeneye Lake sits as a significant water body within the river's floodplain. The map captures the organized grid of rural roads, such as Road 18 and Road 201, illustrating the systematic division of Nebraska’s high plains for ranching and farming operations.