2017 Map of Dry Sheep Creek

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Sioux County, Nebraska, is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure centered around the Interstate Canal. This 2017 survey reveals the reliance of the High Plains on managed water, with numerous numbered laterals including Lateral 7 Main and Lateral 14 Main branching out to support local farming operations. Small rural communities and historic localities such as Roach, Scoville, and Dutch Flats are positioned along this corridor, serving as local anchors for the surrounding ranchland. The natural drainage of Dry Sheep Cr cuts through the terrain, providing a stark contrast to the straight-line geometry of the man-made canals and the section-line roads like Morrill Rd and Liberty Oil Rd that crisscross the prairie.