2011 Map of Oliver Reservoir

About this map

Oliver Reservoir serves as the central geographic feature of this high-plains landscape in Kimball County. Fed by Lodgepole Creek, the reservoir is managed by the Kimball Irrigation District Dam, illustrating the critical role of water management and irrigation in western Nebraska. The small settlement of Oliver and the nearby Oliver Reservoir Camping Area anchor the local geography, while the Kimball Canal extends eastward, diverting water for agricultural use. To the northwest, the Bushnell Cemetery provides a point of genealogical interest. The map also delineates the modern transportation corridor, including the Kimball Rest Area along the interstate, which parallels the older routes defined by the county road grid and the natural path of the creek.