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2014 Map of Broadwater

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Broadwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Broadwater serves as the focal point of this Morrill County landscape, where the North Platte River dictates the path of both transportation and agriculture. The reliance on the river is evident in the intricate network of irrigation systems branching across the valley, including the Browns Cr Canal, Beerline Canal, and the Belmont Canal. These man-made waterways parallel the natural flow of Cedar Cr and Lower Dugout Cr, creating a highly managed agrarian environment.

Prominent landmarks for local historians include the Rose Hill Cem north of town and Silverthorne Cem to the east, while the Ancient Bluff Ruins suggest the dramatic topographic shift from the river bottom to the high plains. The transition between rail-aligned settlement and modern infrastructure is seen where Us-26 cuts through the territory, passing the Ag Air Airport, which highlights the continued importance of aviation in supporting the region's farming operations.