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1994 Map of Burwell

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Burwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Middle Loup River and North Loup River define the agricultural and hydrologic character of this Nebraska landscape, where early 1990s land use is deeply tied to water management. Extensive irrigation infrastructure is visible through the Sargent Canal, the Taylor-Ord Canal, and the Milburn Diversion Dam, reflecting the region's reliance on these waterways for farming. To the northeast, the Calamus Reservoir serves as a major landmark, surrounded by the Calamus Reservoir State Wildlife Mgmt Area.

Small regional hubs like Burwell, Sargent, and Taylor anchor the map, while numerous valley systems such as German Valley and Swiss Valley indicate the topographic variety found between the river basins. Further west, Victoria Springs State Recreation Area provides a focused point of interest near the settlement of Anselmo. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the Sandhills transition zone, from isolated Landing Strips to the network of townships like Douglas Grove and Geranion.