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2011 Map of Loup City

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Loup City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Loup City sits at the intersection of a complex water management system and the natural winding path of the Middle Loup River. This 2011 survey illustrates the significant local reliance on irrigation and water storage, dominated by the massive Sherman Reservoir to the northeast. The reservoir's shoreline is defined by distinct features such as Shaughnessy Bay, Muddy Point, and Big Thunder Island, with recreational and residential access through the Thunder Bay Area and Redwood Area.

Evidence of the town's social and infrastructure history is found in the presence of Saint Josephats Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery to the north, while the Loup City Municipal Airport and Loup City Post Office anchor the municipal center. The landscape is heavily modified by agricultural engineering, specifically the long runs of Canal Number 4 and Canal Number 3 which parallel the river valley. Numerous local routes like Co Rd 15 and Ridge Rd provide the framework for the rural homesteads and farms surrounding the city.