2014 Map of Sargent West

About this map

The Middle Loup River valley dominates this portion of Custer County, shaping the local geography as it flows through the southern reaches of the area near the town of Sargent. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by deep drainage features like Chesbra Canyon and Leydell Canyon, which cut through the high plains. This map provides a detailed view of the rural landscape in the 2010s, where traditional county life is anchored by a series of local landmarks. Genealogists will find the locations of several burial grounds, including West Union Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Mt Hope Cem, which are situated along the transition from the river bottom to the higher canyon country. The area's hydrology is further defined by ephemeral and perennial flows such as Sand Cr and Spring Cr, which drain the intricate canyon systems into the river basin below.