2012 Map of Kessler Gap

About this map

Kessler Gap and the high point of Bear Mountain define this stretch of the Wyoming-Nebraska borderlands in Goshen County. This 2012 survey highlights an arid landscape shaped by vital irrigation infrastructure, tracing the paths of the Kessler Ditch, Bear Creek Ditch, and Lovercheck Ditch as they divert water across the plains. The terrain is marked by distinctive natural landmarks including Squaw Rock and Atterbury Canyon, alongside seasonal watercourses like Fox Cr and Badger Br. The map also documents the local road network through Road 31 and several county roads such as Co Rd-225, reflecting the rural character and land management patterns of this High Plains region. The presence of Kessler Canyon further emphasizes the varied topography between the flat rangelands and rising bluffs.