2017 Map of Lyman

About this map

Lyman sits at the heart of this agricultural borderland, where the Nebraska-Wyoming state line bisects the high plains. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering required to water the valley, including the Mitchell and Gering Canal, Tri-State Canal, and Packer Ditch. These waterways support the rural settlements of Henry and Sears alongside the North Platte River, which snakes across the northern edge of the map. Elevated terrain such as Rattlesnake Hill and Table Mtn provide vertical contrast to the drainage basins of McElhaney Drain and Centennial Creek. The grid of county roads and the presence of local features like Packer Lake and Little Moon Lake illustrate the transition from open range to a structured, water-dependent farming community. This map offers a clear view of the hydraulic systems that made permanent settlement possible in this arid corridor of Scotts Bluff County.