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2014 Map of Mitchell

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mitchell
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 carves a braided path through this Nebraska agricultural landscape, defining the geographic and economic heart of the region. Irrigation infrastructure is the defining human footprint here, with the Tri-State Canal, Enterprise Canal, and Mitchell and Gering Canal flanking the river valley to support the surrounding fields. The city of Mitchell serves as the primary hub, situated north of the river and south of the high ground known as Dutch Flats.

Smaller rural points of interest like Jane, Pelton, and Haig provide valuable markers for local historians, while the Mitchell Cem and Mitchell Valley Cem offer essential landmarks for genealogical research. The map also documents the transition from the river bottom to the southern uplands of Browns Canyon, illustrating how transportation routes like Us-26 and various county roads navigate the elevation changes created by the river's historical path.