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2011 Map of McGrew

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Platte River flows through the northern reaches of this landscape, supporting a complex network of water management features essential to the region's agricultural character. The Castle Rock Canal and several irrigation structures, including Birchfield Dam and Horn Dam, illustrate the intensive engineering used to manage the valley's water resources. The village of McGrew serves as the local hub, anchored by the McGrew Post Office, while the High Butte Cemetery stands as a quiet record of the area's residents.

South of the river valley, the terrain becomes defined by dramatic geologic features and family-named landmarks. Prominent formations such as Castle Rock, Table Rock, and Steamboat Rock dominate the skyline, while narrow passages like Williams Gap and Hubbard Gap cut through the rising elevations. These named features, alongside Sheep Mountain and the Twin Sisters, highlight a topography where human navigation has long been shaped by the presence of canyons and ridges like Shobar Canyon and Coyote Canyon.