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2014 Map of Sargent East

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sargent East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sargent anchors the southwestern corner of this Custer County landscape, situated where the high plains break into a complex system of drainage canyons. The town's grid, including Main St and Edith St, sits just north of the Middle Loup River, a vital water source for the region's agricultural irrigation. This reliance on water management is evident in the engineered paths of the Taylor-Ord Canal and Canal Number 2, which skirt the edges of the river valley to support local farming operations.

Rising north and east of the river, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by numerous named draws. Landmarks like Divide Hill and a series of deep cuts including McCord Canyon, Bromwick Canyon, and Bohys Canyon illustrate the erosional character of the Loess Hills. Further evidence of early settlement can be found at Kent Cem along the northern boundary line between Loup Co and Custer Co, marking a historical point of community significance in this rural interior.