2012 Map of Almena SW

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Norton County is defined by its dendritic drainage systems, most notably Prairie Dog Cr and its tributary, S Fork Prairie Dog Cr, which carve through the plains. The 2012 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by a section-line road grid, including S Main St and Road E 14, reflecting the enduring structure of High Plains agriculture. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Mount Olive Cem and Zellmer Cem provides specific points of interest for tracing early family histories in this rural township. Numerous ephemeral waterways like Cactus Cr, Buffalo Cr, and Wildcat Cr navigate the terrain, indicating the natural flow of the land in an area where water management and cattle grazing remain central to the local economy.