2011 Map of Gothenburg SW

About this map

Hydraulic engineering and canyon terrain define this section of Lincoln County, where the Tri-County Supply Canal and the Thirtymile Canal carve through the plains. The landscape is characterized by a series of significant canyons, including West Smith Canyon, East Smith Canyon, and the deeply inset Wiggens Cyn. These natural drainages are integrated into a system of water management evidenced by several reservoirs and dams. Specifically, Wiggins Reservoir, held by Wiggins Dam, and Young Reservoir at Young Dam provide essential water storage in this semi-arid region. The map also traces the winding course of North Plum Creek and identifies infrastructure like the Earth Dam- Canal Mile 408 Dam, illustrating the complex intersection of natural geography and man-made irrigation efforts in early 21st-century Nebraska.