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2014 Map of Lexington NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lexington NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Dry Fork Wood River carves a winding path through this portion of Dawson County, Nebraska, where a sophisticated network of small-scale water management defines the agricultural landscape. The region is characterized by numerous privately named reservoirs, including Anthony Reservoir, Katy West Reservoir, and the tandem O'Connor Reservoir Number 1 and O'Connor Reservoir Number 2. These water features, alongside Elm Cr and Crooked Cr, provide essential irrigation and drainage for the local ranching and farming operations.

Transportation through the hills follows a grid of section roads and canyon-carved routes. Key arteries like Ne 21 and Ne 40 provide access to the interior, while descriptively named paths like Wiley Canyon Rd, Smokey Hill Rd, and Dry Fork Rd trace the natural topography. This 2014 survey documents a modern rural landscape where traditional water rights and land use, evidenced by the School Land Reservoir Number 1, continue to shape the geography of the central Nebraska plains.