2014 Map of Hay Springs SW

About this map

Mirage Flats Canal defines the hydraulic character of this Sheridan County landscape, serving as a primary artery for water management in the Nebraska panhandle. This 2014 survey reveals an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, where the Sturgeon Lateral and Peters Lateral branch out to support agricultural operations across the flat terrain. The intermittent flow of Spring Cr meanders through the central region, while the Dorshorst Reservoir provides a stable water source in the east. The map's grid-based road system, including Ne-87 and a series of numbered routes like 520th Rd and 470th Ln, reflects the precise section-line organization typical of the Great Plains. This document captures the intersection of natural hydrology and engineering at a time when precision irrigation remained vital to the local economy.