2017 Map of Cozad

About this map

Cozad and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management systems. The Platte River bisects the area, flanked by essential waterways like the Cozad Canal, Darr Lateral, and the RD 425 Thirtymile Canal. These features illustrate the transformation of the Nebraska prairie into productive farmland through deliberate engineering. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain shifts from flat river bottom to the more varied topography of Gallagher Canyon, where the Wichelt Reservoir and Velte Reservoir provide critical water storage. The town of Cozad itself shows its development along the E Railroad St corridor, with local sites like the Cozad Cem and Cozad Municipal Airport anchoring the community. Further east, the small settlement of Darr sits along the rail line, serving as a secondary local node in this highly managed river valley.