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2012 Map of Guernsey Reservoir

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Guernsey Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Platte River carves through a landscape defined by water management and heavy transit in this survey of the area surrounding Guernsey State Park. The impounded waters of the Guernsey Reservoir are framed by a complex network of canyons and gulches, including Deadhorse Canyon and Black Canyon. This rugged corridor is a critical passage for the railroad, evidenced by the series of Burlington Northern tunnels, such as Burlington Northern Tunnel Number 2, which pierce the terrain to maintain the grade along the riverbank.

Local ranching history is etched into the map through numerous named properties like the Wendover Bend Ranch, Boner Ranch, and West Ranch. These holdings sit alongside historic routes like Emigrant Hill Rd and the utilitarian Tank Trak. The inclusion of Stokes Siding and recreational sites like Red Cloud Picnic Ground highlights the dual nature of this territory as both a working industrial landscape and a public retreat.