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2021 Map of Aurora East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Aurora East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The city of Aurora sits on the western edge of this Hamilton County landscape, where the street grid transitions into a vast network of section roads and agricultural drainages. This high-plains terrain is defined by the eastward flow of Beaver Cr and Lincoln Cr, which cut through the level topography typical of this part of Nebraska. The area's settlement pattern is anchored by small rural centers like Hampton in the northeast and several family or community landmarks that have endured for generations.

Hydrological features such as Bergeson Basin and Peetzke Reservoir provide essential water management for the surrounding farms. Genealogical researchers will find value in the placement of several historical burial grounds, including Hampton Cem, Salem Cem, and Youst Cem, which are situated along the county's straight-line road network. The map reveals the precise intersection of agricultural necessity and established community centers in the early 21st century.