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2011 Map of Cozad

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cozad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cozad serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated just north of the intricate, braided channels of the Platte River. The map reveals a highly engineered agricultural environment, where water management is paramount to the local economy. A complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Cozad Canal, Dawson County Canal, and the Orchard Alfalfa Canal, crisscrosses the plains to support the region's farms.

South of the river, the terrain shifts into the more varied topography of Gallagher Canyon and the storage waters of Wichelt Reservoir and Velte Reservoir. Local history is anchored by sites such as Cozad Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery, while the small settlement of Darr appears to the east. The intersection of modern transportation and natural geography is clear at the Dawson County Diversion Dam, which helps direct the river's flow through this vital Nebraska corridor.