2017 Map of University Lake

About this map

University Lake and the managed waters of the Interstate Canal define this agricultural and ranching landscape on the border of Sioux and Scotts Bluff counties. This 2017 survey shows an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Lateral 21 Main, which supports the high plains economy of western Nebraska. The topography is marked by distinctive local landforms such as The Horseshoe and The Hat, rising above the drainages of Wind Springs Cr and Spottedtail Cr. Settlement in this rural expanse is concentrated at sites like the Erdman Ranch, reflecting the region's enduring cattle and farming traditions. The map provides a detailed view of section lines and township boundaries, including t24n r55w, that anchor the land ownership records for the area near the town of Mitchell.