2014 Map of Courthouse Rock

About this map

Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock rise above the Platte River Valley landscape, serving as prominent geological landmarks in this portion of Morrill County. The 2014 terrain is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential to high-plains agriculture, including the Belmont Canal, Courthouse Rock Canal, and the Last Chance Canal. These man-made waterways divert from local sources like Pumpkin Cr and Greenwood Cr to sustain the surrounding fields. Near the intersection of Road 78 and Road 105 lies the small community of Alden, representing the local settlement pattern of the era. The presence of the Harless-Ogard Reservoir and the uniquely named Deep Holes further illustrates the critical role of water management in this environment. Modern transportation is facilitated by Ne 88 and Us-385, which cut through the gridded county road system that organizes the rural acreage.