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2017 Map of Scottsbluff South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Scottsbluff South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Scotts Bluff National Monument dominates the western landscape of this Nebraska survey, showcasing the dramatic transition from the North Platte River valley to the high plains. The map details an intricate network of early 21st-century irrigation infrastructure, including the Winters Cr Canal, Mitchell and Gering Canal, and the Fort Laramie Canal, which have long supported the region's agricultural economy.

Settlement patterns are centered around the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering, with the smaller community of Terrytown nestled between them. Local history is etched into the terrain through landmarks such as Eagle Rock, Sentinel Rock, and Dome Rock. Beyond the urban centers, the map identifies specific rural features like the West Lawn Cem and Summit Christian College, alongside named geographic depressions including Cedar Valley and Gering Valley.