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2017 Map of Ogallala SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ogallala SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Platte River cuts across the northern edge of this landscape, anchoring a corridor defined by the Roscoe Svc Rd and the interstate. This riverine border provides a sharp contrast to the high, dissected tablelands that dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is deeply carved by Roscoe Draw, creating a complex network of ridges and drainages that shaped the local grazing and agricultural patterns of southern Keith Co.

A rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads, including Rd East 40 and Rd East G S, imposes a human order on the undulating topography. These routes serve as the primary infrastructure for the scattered homesteads and ranching operations located near the Perkins Co boundary. The map reflects the enduring township and range system, specifically within t13n r37w and t12n r37w, where the intersection of topography and land-division remains visible in the winding road placements and fenced boundaries.