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2014 Map of Nevens

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Nevens stands as a focal point in this Western Nebraska landscape, where the management of water defines the geography of Keith County. The North Platte River meanders across the central valley, flanked by an extensive irrigation and power infrastructure. Parallel to the river's course, the Keith Lincoln Canal and the Sutherland Canal dominate the hydrology of the area, illustrating the region's reliance on engineered waterways to support the surrounding plains.

The terrain shifts from the river valley into more complex topography to the north and south, drained by smaller tributaries like Skunk Cr and Duck Cr. Transportation is anchored by Us-30, which follows the traditional path through the valley, mirroring the historic migration and trade routes that have long characterized this portion of the Platte River system. This 2014 survey captures the enduring relationship between the settlement at Nevens and the vital water resources of the Nebraska panhandle.