2021 Map of Beaver Wall

About this map

The dramatic escarpment of Beaver Wall and the prominent height of Hubbard Butte dominate this portion of Sheridan County in the 21st century. The landscape is defined by the stark verticality of these landforms, which rise sharply above the drainages of Limekiln Cr and Craven Cr. Human intervention in this arid environment is evident through the presence of Colwell Reservoir in the north and Lundy Reservoir near the southern boundary, indicating a land managed for water storage and livestock. The intricate network of section lines and remote access roads, such as Beaver Rd and 460th Ln, reflects the enduring Public Land Survey System that governs this ranching country. Sparse and vast, the map illustrates the intersection of unique topography and large-scale land management in northwestern Nebraska.