2021 Map of Oliver Reservoir

About this map

Oliver Reservoir serves as a central hydrological feature in this High Plains landscape, managed through an intricate system of water control. The Kimball Canal and the winding course of Lodgepole Cr define the movement of water across the terrain, supporting the agricultural needs of Kimball County. The small settlement of Oliver is situated just north of the reservoir along a network of numbered county roads, reflecting the grid-based development of western Nebraska. For family historians, the Bushnell Cem is a significant landmark located in the northwestern portion of the map, providing a point of reference for early inhabitants. The area is characterized by low-relief topography, with numerous small depressions and local roads like Forsling Rd connecting the scattered homesteads and ranches that populate the townships of t15n r57w and t14n r56w.