2017 Map of Cozad NW

About this map

The irrigation and water management systems of Dawson County take center stage in this 2017 survey, where a complex network of canals and laterals supports the agricultural landscape of central Nebraska. The Gothenburg Canal and Cozad Canal slice through the terrain, fed by a series of controlled waterways including Lateral Number 16, Lateral Number 13, and Lateral Number 20. These engineered features illustrate the intensive land use required for high-plains farming, contrasting with the natural drainage of W Buffalo Cr and Spring Cr. Local heritage is anchored by quiet landmarks like Walnut Grove Cem and Cottonwood Cem, which serve as permanent markers for the area's rural families. Several reservoirs, such as Spring Cr Reservoir 9-A and Feden Reservoir Number 2, further demonstrate the vital role of water storage in this semi-arid region.