2011 Map of Isinglass Buttes

About this map

White River and Bordeaux Creek define the drainage patterns of this Dawes County landscape, as mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 21st century. The map reveals a rural infrastructure centered on water management, featuring several privately-named impoundments such as Ormesher Reservoir and Litterel Reservoir. The presence of these reservoirs, alongside their corresponding structures like Jones Dam, indicates a reliance on seasonal water storage for the high plains ranching and agricultural operations common to the Nebraska Panhandle. To the south of the meandering river valley, the namesake Isinglass Buttes rise as a significant landmark, while the local road network is represented by routes like Slim Buttes Rd and Martens Rd, which follow the section lines and natural contours of the territory.