2021 Map of Bayard SW

About this map

The North Platte River creates a dynamic corridor through this Scotts Bluff County landscape, defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and drainage channels. Small settlements like Minatare and McGrew are linked by a grid of county roads and a rail line, reflecting the area's agricultural foundation. The map documents an intensive water-management landscape where the Tri-State Canal, Minatare Canal, and Castle Rock Canal divert water across the plains to support local farming. Notable topographic and hydrographic features include the broad Long Island situated within the river's path and the prominent Ninemile Creek drainage system. Smaller community hubs or rail points such as Baxter, Tony, and Bradley provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family locations in this western Nebraska river valley.