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2011 Map of McCook West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

McCook and its surrounding plains are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management systems south of the Republican Valley. The Republican River winds through the center of the landscape, flanked by the Meeker Canal and the Culbertson Canal, which represent the vital agricultural infrastructure of Southwest Nebraska. Near the town center, the Red Willow County Fairgrounds and the McCook Post Office serve as focal points for the community, while the Calvary Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery provide significant records for local genealogical research.

The settlement of Perry sits to the west, situated near the riverbanks where Federal Ave and Old US Hwy 34 and 6 facilitate regional travel. Further south, the terrain is marked by smaller seasonal waterways like Driftwood Creek and Spring Creek, alongside modern engineering projects such as the Dry Creek South Reservoir 2-A. The map captures a high-plains landscape where the management of water resources remains the primary shaper of both the town's grid and the outlying rural acreage.