2017 Map of Culbertson

About this map

Culbertson serves as the focal point of this southwestern Nebraska landscape, situated near the confluence of Frenchman Creek and the Republican River. The area’s character is defined by an extensive network of water management infrastructure essential for High Plains agriculture. A complex system of irrigation channels, including the Culbertson Canal, Meeker Canal, and Riverside Canal, winds across the terrain to support local farming operations. To the south, the topography transitions into more dissected hills, where several catchments such as Kugler Reservoir, Hoyt Reservoir, and Korell Reservoir are located. This 2017 survey details the intersection of these vital waterways with a regular grid of county roads and local streets like Kleven Ave and Tate Ave, illustrating how the town’s layout and the surrounding rural landscape are inextricably linked to the management of the river valley's resources.