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2017 Map of Jeffrey Reservoir SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jeffrey Reservoir SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The dissected tablelands of Lincoln County are defined by an intricate network of north-trending drainage systems. Significant geological depressions such as East Curtis Creek Canyon, Snell Canyon, and Jeffrey Canyon dominate the northern terrain, illustrating the erosive power of the Nebraska landscape over time. These deep draws and canyons channel seasonal waters toward larger systems, with Dry Cr and Deer Cr winding through the central and southern portions of the quadrangle.

Remote section lines and rural access roads provide the only infrastructure in this sparsely populated area. Long stretches of Brady-Moorefield Rd and Snell Rd follow the high ridges between drainages, while localized landmarks like Dempcy Draw and Conroy Canyon suggest a history of family ranching and land use tied to specific topographical features. The map illustrates the persistent grid of the Public Land Survey System, which remains the primary organizing force for these Nebraska canyons and draws.