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2014 Map of South Bayard

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of South Bayard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Chimney Rock stands as the defining geological landmark of this Morrill County landscape, a sentinel overlooking the North Platte River valley. This 2014 survey captures the intricate irrigation network essential to the region's agriculture, including the Alliance Canal, Ninemile Canal, and the Chimney Rock Canal which skirts the base of the bluffs. The settlement of South Bayard serves as a central point along Us-26, marking the intersection of modern transit and historic river-based geography.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the high ground of Bedding Canyon and McManigal Canyon, where the Banner Co / Morrill Co line follows the ridge. Local history is anchored by the Chimney Rock Cem, while the hydrology of the plains is further detailed by the Wildhorse Drain, Bayard Drain, and the secluded waters of Facus Springs. This map illustrates the intersection of natural Nebraska landmarks with the deliberate engineering of the western plains.