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2017 Map of Bayard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bayard stands as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the Nebraska panhandle, where the boundary between Scotts Bluff and Morrill counties meets. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management network essential to High Plains farming, featuring the Tri-State Canal, Ninemile Canal, and the High-line Canal. These man-made waterways, alongside drainage systems like the Wildhorse Drain and Moffat Drain, illustrate the intensive engineering required to sustain the local economy.

Beyond the primary settlement, smaller locales such as Moomaw Corner, Craft, and Piper anchor the grid-based road system. To the east, the topography shifts toward the more varied elevations of Wildhorse Canyon, while the southern reaches of the map follow the path of Red Willow Creek. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions, including t21n r52w and adjacent townships, as they appeared in the early 21st century.