2021 Map of Rock Canyon

About this map

Rock Canyon and its network of deep-cut drainages define the landscape of this southwestern Nebraska quadrangle. The topography is dominated by dramatic erosional features like Kelly Gulch and Blackwater Canyon, which funnel toward the ephemeral flow of Muddy Cr in the north and the expansive flats of Indian Creek Rd in the south. The placement of Highland Cem along the central ridge line suggests the historical location of community centers now marked primarily by rural road intersections. Transport across this terrain relies on a grid of section-line roads, such as 14th Ave and Rd 716, while the modern Max-Wauneta Rd provides the primary north-south corridor through the breaks. Water management is evidenced by Anderson Reservoir, a critical resource in a region defined by its dry canyons and seasonal washes.