1983 Map of Kilpatrick Lake

About this map

Kilpatrick Lake and the winding course of Snake Creek anchor this early 1980s landscape on the border of Box Butte and Morrill counties. The area is defined by a sparse ranching and irrigation-dependent economy, centered on the Snake Creek Ranch and a complex network of wells. Local history is grounded in community landmarks such as the Snake Creek Cemetery and School Number 22, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking family roots in this corner of the Nebraska panhandle. The map illustrates a transitional terrain where seasonal watercourses like Spring Creek intersect with numerous irrigation wells, reflecting the intensive agricultural management of the region's high plains.