2014 Map of Broadwater SW

About this map

The North Platte River corridors of Morrill County are defined by an intricate network of early twentieth-century irrigation infrastructure, visible here in 2014. These engineered waterways, including the Belmont Canal, Beerline Canal, and Browns Cr Canal, reflect the area's transition from open range to a managed agricultural landscape. While the river dominates the northern section, the southern terrain is marked by natural hydrology such as Deep Holes Spring and Camp Creek Springs. The map reveals how the modern highway system, including Us-385 and Ne-92, follows the established topography of the river valley. This survey serves as a clear record of the persistent relationship between western water rights and the rural road grid that organizes the Nebraska panhandle.