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2014 Map of McGrew

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of McGrew
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The North Platte River flows through the northern edge of this Nebraska landscape, where the village of McGrew sits at the intersection of Ne-92 and Main St. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic elevations and named landmarks that dominate the horizon south of the river valley. Distinctive formations such as Castle Rock, Steamboat Rock, and Smokestack Rock provide clear navigational markers for researchers and historians.

Agricultural development in the region is evident through the extensive reach of the Castle Rock Canal and several water storage sites including Birchfield Reservoir and Huffmann-Grimm Reservoir. Further south, the boundary between Scotts Bluff Co and Banner Co cuts across a rugged series of breaks including Bishop Canyon, Williams Gap, and Hubbard Gap. The presence of the High Butte Cem near the center of the map offers a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing families from this corner of the Panhandle.