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2014 Map of Stegall

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The high plains of western Nebraska meet the dramatic Escarpment here, where the settlement of Stegall sits amidst a complex network of agricultural irrigation. This water management system is anchored by the Fort Laramie Canal, which winds through the landscape alongside numerous lateral drains and ditches such as the W Bald Peak Lateral and McCreary Drain. This engineering effort supports ranching and farming in the shadow of the Wildcat Hills, a prominent topographic feature that dominates the southern half of the map.

Rising sharply from the plains, Signal Butte and Bald Peak provide distinct landmarks for navigation and local history. The southern terrain is deeply dissected by a series of drainages, including Bobcat Canyon, Andys Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon, illustrating the transition from flat prairie to the breaks of the high country. To the west, the Lowery Reservoir serves as a crucial water storage point for the surrounding Kiowa Cr basin, while historic routes like Robidoux Rd trace the paths of early travel through this corner of Scotts Bluff County.