Loading map...

2017 Map of Wright Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wildcat Hills escarpment dominates this portion of the Nebraska Panhandle, straddling the border between Scotts Bluff Co and Banner Co. This high-plains landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, featuring prominent landmarks such as Bead Mtn, Big Haystack Mtn, and the distinctive Castle Rock. These formations overlook the broad valley of Pumpkin Cr to the south and are punctuated by drainage features like Coyote Canyon and Bishop Canyon.

Irrigation infrastructure is vital to the region's agricultural character, evidenced by the Fort Laramie Canal and Gering Canal tracing the northern contours. Human presence is concentrated along a network of section-line roads, including Wrights Gap Rd, which traverses the notable Wright Gap pass. Local history is anchored by the Creighton Cem in the north and the small-scale aviation facilities at Corr Airport, reflecting the rural development of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.