2023 Map of Kirtley

About this map

Kirtley and the surrounding rangelands along the Wyoming-Nebraska border are defined by a network of ephemeral drainages and high plains topography. The settlement of Kirtley serves as a central point in this sparsely populated region, where local history is anchored by the Pioneer Cem located on a prominent rise. The landscape is deeply incised by watercourses such as Van Tassell Creek, Grandmother Creek, and South Prong South Antelope Creek, which have carved distinct valleys through the high plateau. Significant elevation changes are marked by Turner Peak and the sprawling Pleasant Ridge, which dominate the southeastern portion of the map. This area represents the intersection of Niobrara County, Wyoming, and Sioux County, Nebraska, where the township and range system dictates the grid of rural roads like Hat Creek Rd and N Van Tassell Rd that navigate the high-desert terrain.