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2011 Map of Mitchell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mitchell serves as the central hub of this North Platte Valley landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation canals supports the region's agricultural vitality. The North Platte River winds through the center of the sheet, flanked by a series of engineered waterways including the Tri-State Canal, Enterprise Canal, and the Mitchell and Gering Canal. This reliance on water management is evident in the dense grid of rural roads and laterals, such as Lateral 21 Main, which reach out to outlying communities like Pelton, Jane, and Haig.

Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of Mitchell Cemetery and Mitchell Valley Cemetery useful for tracing area residents. Cultural and community life is anchored by the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds and the Mitchell Post Office in the town center. The map also documents geographic landmarks like Browns Canyon and Lewis Lake, providing a clear view of how the natural terrain and human engineering have shaped this corner of western Nebraska.