The South Platte River dominates the northern reaches of this landscape in Keith County, serving as the primary geographic corridor for both natural and engineered water systems. The Platte Valley Diversion Dam stands as a significant point of infrastructure, feeding the South Platte River Supply Canal as it parallels the river's course. This area represents a critical intersection of Nebraska water management and rural transport, where the settlement of Korty sits near the hydraulic works that define the local economy. South of the river valley, the terrain is organized by an extensive grid of section roads, including Road E 80 and Road E 50, which facilitate movement through the agricultural uplands. A solitary Landing Strip in the southern portion of the map highlights the necessity of aerial access in this expansive plains environment, where the human footprint is measured in miles of irrigation and long-distance road networks.
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1897 · Ogallala
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Paxton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Ogallala
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Paxton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000