2017 Map of Potter SE

About this map

Sidney Draw meanders across this high plains landscape at the border of Nebraska and Colorado, carving a distinct path through the rolling terrain. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the sparse, rural nature of the region where Cheyenne Co, Nebraska, meets Logan Co, Colorado. The land is organized by a geometric grid of section lines and gravel paths, including Rd 18, Rd 8, and Rd 2, which define the agricultural and ranching boundaries of the era. The mapping of Nebraska Colorado state line reveals how modern administrative borders intersect with the natural drainage patterns of the draw, providing a clear record of the high desert topography and the enduring township-and-range system that shapes the Western American landscape.