2014 Map of Kearney SW

About this map

The Phelps Co and Kearney Co border defines this rural landscape in central Nebraska, where modern irrigation and drainage patterns dominate the high plains. The most significant hydrological feature is the Phelps County Canal, which cuts through the southeastern corner, serving as a vital artery for agricultural water management. The terrain is further characterized by several intermittent waterways, including the braided paths of N Dry Cr, Lost Cr, and Dry Cr. This 2014 survey reveals a highly organized section-line road grid, featuring numbered and lettered routes like U Rd and 740 Rd, that speaks to the systematic land division of the region. The map provides a clear view of the area's transition between the natural drainage of the Platte River watershed and the engineered canals that support the local farming economy.