2017 Map of McCook East

About this map

The Republican River valley defines the character of this Red Willow County landscape, where the city of McCook serves as the regional hub. The map illustrates a sophisticated irrigation and water management network, featuring the Culbertson Extension Canal to the north and the Meeker Extension Canal to the south. This infrastructure supports the agricultural productivity of the surrounding plains. To the north of the river, the Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional Airport and McCook Community College represent the area's development as an educational and transportation center. The topography transitions from the flat river valley into the broken terrain of River Canyon, while smaller tributaries like Brushy Cr and Kelley Cr carve through the southern uplands. Genealogists may find interest in the southeast corner of the map, which includes the Saint John Cem.