
The Middle Loup River winds through the heart of Custer County, shaping the agricultural development and water management of this Nebraska landscape. The presence of Canal Number 1 and Canal Number 2 highlights the engineered irrigation systems that support the valley, drawing water away from the main river channel to sustain the surrounding plains. To the east, the settlement of Comstock stands as a primary community hub, while Wescott marks a secondary cluster of development further south along the terrace. For those tracing local heritage, the Douglas Grove Cem provides a specific point of genealogical interest. The terrain transitions from the river bottom to the more complex topography of Big Oak Canyon in the northeast, illustrating the contrast between the fertile lowlands and the higher, eroded canyons typical of the region.
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1951 · Westerville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Ansley NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Arcadia West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sargent East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sargent SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sargent West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Comstock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sargent SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Comstock NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Broken Bow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000