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2017 Map of Whistle Creek NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Whistle Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a central path through this section of Sioux County, defining the agricultural character of the high plains landscape. Irrigation infrastructure is prominent along the river valley, where the Sandoz Ditch and Mentlen Ditch divert water to support the surrounding ranchlands. This network of man-made waterways alongside natural features like Whistle Creek and Barngrover Creek illustrates the ongoing importance of water management in Nebraska's western panhandle.

Local navigation and history are anchored by descriptively named routes such as Pink School House Rd and Corkscrew Rd. These roads, along with River Rd, follow the section lines and natural contours of the terrain, connecting disparate rural tracts. The map serves as a detailed record of land use and drainage patterns within the townships of t29n r54w and t28n r53w, where the high plateau meets the river's alluvial plain.