2011 Map of Ashland West

About this map

Memphis sits at the heart of this Saunders County landscape, positioned along the banks of Wahoo Creek and adjacent to Memphis Lake. This area of eastern Nebraska is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Silver Creek, Salt Creek, and Mosquito Creek, which converge and wind through a strictly organized grid of rural roads. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is evident in the presence of localized air strips such as Luetkenhaus Airport and Starns Brothers Airport, as well as the Memphis Dam and Memphis Post Office. Toward the southeast corner, the outskirts of Ashland appear, where Salt Creek and Callahan Creek meet. This survey provides a clear view of the transition between small village centers and the broad agricultural parcels that dominate the region, anchored by landmarks like Carr Cemetery and a series of county routes that have historically connected these farming communities.