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2021 Map of Irwin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Irwin is situated within the expansive wetland and prairie landscape of Cherry County, Nebraska, where a high concentration of natural lakes and drainage systems defines the terrain. The presence of Horseshoe Drainage Ditch cutting through the center of the sheet indicates managed water control across low-lying areas like Slim Meadow and Scott Meadow. This region is characterized by significant aquatic features including Goose Lake, Carpenter Lake, and the adjacent North Twin Lake and South Twin Lake, which provide a detailed record of the local hydrology.

Modern transportation and recreation are represented by the Cowboy Trl, a long-distance route that follows the historical corridor of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The map also shows the local road network, such as Irwin Rd, connecting the scattered water bodies including Alkali Lake, Gay Lake, and Cullison Lake. This 2021 survey illustrates the contemporary state of these prairie wetlands and the small settlement of Irwin.