2011 Map of Altona

About this map

Altona sits at the northwest corner of this agricultural landscape, defined by a dense grid of section roads and the meandering path of Plum Creek. The geography here is marked by drainage and irrigation features, including the long stretch of Dry Ditch and the convergence of Kane Creek and Sand Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the Norwegian Cemetery provides a specific point of interest in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map illustrates a strictly rural economy, where transportation is dictated by a systematic road network such as 848th Rd and 577th Ave, supporting the scattered homesteads and farming operations of eastern Nebraska in the early 21st century.