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2021 Map of McCompsey Pass

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of McCompsey Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sixtysix Mtn and McCompsey Pass define this high-plains landscape along the border of Wyoming and Nebraska. This corner of Goshen County and Scotts Bluff County is marked by a complex network of ephemeral water sources and named landforms. Vital water points for early ranching and travel are clearly noted, including McCompsey Spring, Huntington Springs, and State Line Springs.

The topography transitions from the dramatic elevations of The Culp and Devils Armchair down to the broader reaches of Spear Flat. A series of canyons and draws, such as Driscoll Canyon and Stemler Draw, illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the High Plains for centuries. The map records the intersection of modern county roads like Co RD 42 with the timeless natural features of the American West.