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2021 Map of Hay Springs SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hay Springs SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Niobrara River winds through this landscape in Sheridan County, marking a distinct transition between the high plains and the managed water systems of the Nebraska panhandle. This map illustrates a sophisticated network of agricultural irrigation, characterized by the Mirage Flats Reservoir 3 and a series of man-made waterways including the Sturgeon Drain, Peters Lateral, and Sturgeon Lateral. These features reflect the region's reliance on water engineering to support rural life and farming in an arid environment.

Secondary roads and section lines, such as Church Rd and Strothede Rd, provide a framework for the rural homesteads and agricultural tracts that define the area. Naturally occurring drainages like Spring Cr intersect with these straight-line boundaries, creating a patchwork of natural and human-shaped terrain. For those tracing family histories or land use, the intersection of township and range lines with these vital water sources provides essential context for the development of local ranching and farming operations.