 Nebraska Highway 61, U.S. 26 and U.S. 30 then go west out of Ogallala, then Highway 61 and U.S. 26 turn north.Three miles later, U.S. 26 goes west while Highway 61 goes east.Highway 61 then turns north to cross the North Platte River via Kingsley Dam at the eastern end of Lake McConaughy.