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2021 Map of Paxton North

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Paxton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The irrigated plains of Keith and Lincoln Counties reveal a complex water management system surrounding the North Platte River. This landscape is defined by its agricultural infrastructure, featuring an extensive network of artificial waterways including the Keith Lincoln Canal, Sutherland Canal, and Paxton Canal. These engineering works parallel the river valley, supporting the local economy and the small settlements that grew alongside these vital water sources.

Concentrated activity is visible at the village of Paxton and the smaller community of Sarben, which is connected by the Keystone Sarben N Rd. Just east of Sarben, Mc Connell Field serves the area as a small aviation landmark. North of the river, the terrain shifts into the open hills where natural drainages like Cedar Cr and E Clear Cr cross the sections, providing a clear contrast to the heavily engineered irrigation corridors to the south.