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2017 Map of Seminoe Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Seminoe Dam stands as the central engineering landmark of this landscape, anchoring the southern end of a massive hydraulic system where the North Platte River is harnessed for power and irrigation. This 2017 study details the complex geography of the Seminoe Reservoir as it fills the deep contours of Seminoe Canyon, contrasting with the high, arid peaks of the Seminoe Mountains that dominate the central part of the sheet. To the north, the waters of the Pathfinder Reservoir reach into the quadrangle, illustrating the connectivity of the Bureau of Reclamation's projects in the high desert.

The terrain is defined by a series of drainages and ridges, including the prominent Windy Ridge and numerous seasonal watercourses like Sunday Morning Cr and Marking Pen Cr. Access is primarily via Seminoe Rd and Moore Rd, which navigate the broken ground between the reservoirs. The presence of named features such as Cottonwood Cr and Tincup Cr highlights the survival of early western naming conventions in a region now defined by modern infrastructure.