2011 Map of Hay Springs SW

About this map

Spring Creek meanders through this portion of Sheridan County, illustrating the agricultural water management systems vital to the Nebraska panhandle. The landscape is defined by the Mirage Flats Canal, which snakes across the terrain to provide irrigation to the surrounding plains. This network is supported by smaller distribution channels such as the Sturgeon Lateral and Peters Lateral, demonstrating the engineered approach to prairie farming in the early 21st century. In the eastern reaches, the Dorshorst Dam contains the Dorshorst Reservoir, a significant local water feature. The map shows a transition from natural drainage patterns to a highly organized system of canals and access routes like Walgren Lake Rd, reflecting the long-term human modification of this grassland environment for stable agriculture.