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2011 Map of Whitney

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whitney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The White River and its numerous tributaries define this corner of Dawes County, where the small settlement of Whitney serves as a local hub. The landscape is heavily marked by water management infrastructure, most notably the large Whitney Lake and the Whitney Irrigation Dis Canal. These features, along with smaller impoundments like Pilster Reservoir and Stewart Reservoir, illustrate the critical role of irrigation in supporting the region's agricultural life.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the town site, which includes the Whitney Post Office and the Whitney Cemetery located to the south. The drainage network is dense, featuring Big Cottonwood Creek, Little Cottonwood Creek, and Spring Creek, which all feed into the primary river system. This 2011 survey captures the established road network, including Old Hwy 20 and various rural routes like Lone Tree Rd, reflecting the enduring rural character of western Nebraska.