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2021 Map of Bodarc

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bodarc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sowbelly Canyon and the high plains of Sioux County define this western Nebraska landscape, where water management is central to the local geography. The map reveals a network of man-made water features such as Bill Coffee Reservoir Number 1, Crystal Lake Reservoir, and Zimmerman Reservoir, all strategically placed to capture runoff from seasonal drainages. These systems support the ranching operations that have long occupied this corner of the state.

Evidence of early settlement persists at Bodarc Cem, situated near the intersection of Bodarc Rd and Pants Butte Rd. The intricate drainage systems of Warbonnet Cr and Hat Cr weave through the terrain, illustrating the natural erosion patterns of the region's breaks. This survey captures a modern view of a rural environment where land use remains tied to the traditional cattle-rearing economy and the careful preservation of limited water resources.