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2017 Map of Belmont

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Belmont stands as a focal point in this Dawes County landscape, situated where the high plains meet the intricate drainages of the Nebraska National Forest. The geography is defined by a network of named ridges and canyons, including the prominent Squaw Mound and Rock Canyon. Local water sources such as Dooley Spring and White Clay Cr have historically shaped the settlement patterns and land use in this part of the Nebraska panhandle.

Transportation and infrastructure are dictated by the terrain, most notably at the Belmont Tunnel, a significant engineering feature for the railroad passing through the hills. The map provides a detailed view of rural life through its named road network, including Breakneck Rd and Saw Logging Rd, which wind through the forest and connect outlying homesteads to the Belmont Cem. This 2017 survey documents the enduring spatial relationships between the natural forest environment and the small community of Belmont.