2017 Map of Lake Minatare

About this map

Lake Minatare dominates the western landscape of this Nebraska Panhandle survey, its shoreline traced by Lakeside Dr and fed by the complex irrigation network of the North Platte Valley. This 2017 edition illustrates the critical role of water management in Scotts Bluff County, detailing the paths of the Tri-State Canal, the High Line Canal, and the Lowline Canal. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like East Ninemile Canyon and the winding course of Ninemile Cr as it moves toward the valley floor. Rural development is marked by a precise grid of county roads, including Stonegate Rd and N Highland Rd, which connect the scattered agricultural holdings and rangelands of the High Plains. Drainage features such as Alliance Drain and Hope Cr further underscore the intensive engineering required to sustain agriculture in this arid region.