2010 Map of Sidney SE

About this map

Cow Creek and Cottonwood Creek define the drainage patterns of this high-plains landscape on the Nebraska-Colorado border. This 2010 USGS survey illustrates a highly structured agricultural and ranching region organized by a rigorous section-line grid. Notable infrastructure includes the Curtiselsen Dam, a key water management feature in an area where seasonal creek flow is vital to the local economy. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of numbered local routes, such as Road 16 and Road 10, which facilitate movement between rural holdings. The intersection of these roads with the drainage of Cow Creek reveals how human engineering and natural topography interact in this segment of Logan County.