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2014 Map of Wauneta East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wauneta anchors the western edge of this landscape where Frenchman Cr carves a path through the plains of southwest Nebraska. The map illustrates a transitional terrain defined by significant drainage systems, including Stinking Water Cr to the north and a series of deep cuts such as Horse Canyon and Sand Canyon further south. These natural features dictated the early road patterns and land use in this section of the state, visible in the way Highway 6A and various rural routes navigate the undulating contours.

The boundary between Chase and Hayes Counties runs vertically through the center, marking a political division in an otherwise continuous ranching and agricultural environment. North of the main settlement, the Moody Reservoir serves as a distinct landmark, while to the east, Trail Canyon emphasizes the more dissected nature of the terrain as it drops toward the creek beds. This 2014 survey records the established network of section-line roads like Road 733 and Avenue 347A that connect these remote water sources and canyons.