2012 Map of Kirtley

About this map

Pleasant Ridge Pioneer Cem stands as a quiet marker of early settlement history in this high-plains landscape near the Nebraska-Wyoming border. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely populated region defined by its drainage systems and ranch roads. The tiny settlement of Kirtley serves as a local point of reference, while the terrain is shaped by the headwaters of numerous creeks including Van Tassell Cr and S Antelope Cr. To the northeast, the elevation rises toward Turner Peak, overlooking a network of unpaved corridors such as Klondike Rd and Whitman Rd. The intricate map of small watercourses like Dirty Jim Cr and W Squaw Cr highlights the hydrological character of the Bowen Precinct, providing essential detail for understanding the land use and topography of this western Sioux County frontier.