2018 Map of Webster Dam

About this map

Webster Reservoir dominates this portion of Rooks County, created by the massive Webster Dam which regulates the flow of the S Fork Solomon River. The landscape is a study in High Plains water management, where the sprawling reservoir is fed by several seasonal drainages including Sand Creek and Ash Creek. The surrounding uplands are defined by a strict grid of section lines and rural roads, such as H Rd and G Rd, characteristic of the Public Land Survey System. Genealogical interest is centered at the Mount Vernon Cem, situated north of the reservoir. The downstream area features specialized infrastructure like the Webster Stilling Basin Rd, reflecting the mid-century engineering required to manage the river's descent toward Lost Creek.