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2011 Map of Scottsbluff South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Scottsbluff South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Platte River carves a path between the growing urban centers of Scottsbluff and Gering, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and intensive water management. The iconic landmark of Scotts Bluff dominates the central terrain, flanked by notable outcrops like Sentinel Rock, Eagle Rock, and Dome Rock. These formations hem in the historic route through Mitchell Pass, where the Old Oregon Trl once guided westward travelers.

Beyond the city grids, the map illustrates the critical role of irrigation and industry in this Nebraska valley. A complex network including the Mitchell and Gering Canal, Central Canal, and Winters Creek Canal feeds the agricultural lands surrounding Terrytown and the rural settlement at Costin. To the south, the Cedar Valley Oil Field and the presence of West Lawn Cemetery mark the enduring human footprint on the plains of Cedar Valley.