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2021 Map of South Bayard

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of South Bayard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Chimney Rock rises as the defining landmark of this Morrill County landscape, anchoring a region shaped by both ancient geography and modern agricultural engineering. Below the landmark, Chimney Rock Cem sits near the base of the bluff, while the North Platte River cuts a wide path through the valley. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to Nebraska farming, including the Alliance Canal, Ninemile Canal, Chimney Rock Canal, and the Bayard Drain.

To the north, the settlements of Bayard and South Bayard serve as the local hubs for a rural network of roads like Oregon Trail Rd and Diagonal Rd. South of the river, the terrain shifts into more complex formations where McManigal Canyon and Bedding Canyon carve into the higher ground. This map provides a clear record of land use in the early 21st century, showing the intersection of historic western routes with the functional water management systems of the Platte valley.