2017 Map of Lawrence Fork

About this map

Lawrence Fork winds through the high plains of the Nebraska Panhandle, carving a distinct drainage path through a landscape defined by sectional survey lines and remote rangeland. This modern survey captures the meeting point of three counties—Banner, Morrill, and Cheyenne—where the vast prairie is partitioned by a grid of rural roads like Co Rd 14 and Rd 81. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Rush Cr flows eastward, providing another vital water source for the agricultural operations that have long shaped this region. The map reveals the intricate contouring of the breaks and draws leading down to the creek beds, contrasting with the flat tablelands above. While modern in its data, the map preserves the foundational public land survey system, showing the township and range divisions that have dictated settlement patterns since the homesteading era.