2011 Map of Alexandria

About this map

Alexandria and Gilead anchor this section of Thayer County, where the agricultural landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Blue River and Big Sandy Creek. The placement of these settlements reflects a reliance on the area's water resources and the established road network, including routes like Tower Rd and Monument Rd. Local civic life is centered at the Alexandria Post Office and Gilead Post Office, while the surrounding prairie is dotted with smaller water features like Balls Branch and human-made landmarks such as Hergott Reservoir, held by the Hergott Dam. For those tracing family histories, the map identifies several local burial grounds, including Alexandria Cemetery, Saint Marys Cemetery, and Union Cemetery, which serve as permanent records of the early families who settled this part of Nebraska.