2017 Map of Bridgeport NW

About this map

The North Platte River corridor near Atkins is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems developed to support agriculture in this arid region of Morrill County. Parallel water features like the Alliance Canal, Empire Canal, and Belmont Canal dominate the landscape, illustrating the engineering required to divert river water to the surrounding plains. The presence of the Oregon Trail Memorial Cem serves as a reminder of the area's significance as a historic western thoroughfare. Settlement patterns are concentrated at small junctions such as Mohler and DeGraw, while drainage features like Camp Clarke Drain and DeGraw Drain manage the hydraulic flow across the basin floor. The terrain transitions from the river's wetland margins to the structured grid of county roads, including Co RD 104 and Co RD 102, which connect the rural homesteads.