2021 Map of Isinglass Buttes

About this map

Isinglass Buttes anchor this High Plains landscape in Dawes County, Nebraska, where the arid terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and local water management. The White River winds across the northern half of the quadrangle, joined by smaller tributaries like Madden Cr and the meandering Bordeaux Cr. Human presence in this environment is marked by scattered ranch roads such as Slim Butte Rd and Martens Rd, which navigate the township and range grid across T34N and T35N. The reliance on water storage for agricultural or livestock use is evident through several small impoundments, including Ormesher Reservoir, Jones Reservoir, and Litterel Reservoir. This survey provides a clear view of the rural ranching infrastructure and the natural breaks and buttes that characterize this portion of the Nebraska Panhandle.