2021 Map of Hay Springs SW

About this map

Spring Cr winds through this section of Sheridan County, illustrating the vital water management systems that define the Nebraska panhandle's agricultural landscape. The map shows a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Mirage Flats Canal and several distribution channels such as the Sturgeon Lateral, Fairfield Lateral, and Peters Lateral. These features highlight the region's historical reliance on engineering to manage surface water for ranching and farming. The presence of Dorshorst Reservoir in the eastern portion of the survey further emphasizes this relationship with the semi-arid environment. The local road system, anchored by Walgren Lake Rd and Pepper Creek Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, reflecting the orderly settlement pattern of the High Plains.