2014 Map of Coumbe Bluff

About this map

The North Platte River winds through this Nebraska landscape, defining a wide alluvial corridor managed by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. This 2014 survey documents the vital water management systems of the region, including the N River Canal, Spohn Canal, Lyons Canal, and Oshkosh Canal, which divert water to sustain the surrounding agricultural valley. The topography rises sharply from the riverbanks to prominent landmarks such as Coumbe Bluff and the distinct peak of Sugar Loaf. Drainage from the higher tablelands is channeled through Wolf Canyon and Grapevine Canyon, while smaller water bodies like Kincaid Lake and seasonal flows such as Mutton Cr and Lost Cr provide further geographic detail. The map reveals the relationship between natural hydrology and human engineering in a modern prairie setting.