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2011 Map of Benkelman

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Benkelman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Republican River and the South Fork Republican River defines the landscape surrounding Benkelman, the seat of Dundy County. This 2011 survey illustrates a community deeply integrated with its river valleys and agricultural surroundings. Local infrastructure is well-represented, from the Benkelman Post Office and the Dundy County Fairgrounds to specialized facilities like the Benkelman State Fish Hatchery. The presence of Hoppys Airport and Jones Airport suggests a reliance on regional aviation in this southwestern corner of Nebraska.

Water management and recreation appear central to the area, evidenced by the Rainbow Fountain Park in town and the Twin Lakes to the north along Spring Creek. Further west, the map records the settlement of Doane, situated where Barnes Creek joins the main river valley. Researchers can trace the grid of Dundy Co Rd and the path of Old US Hwy 34, which connect the town to the broader plains and the Kansas border just to the south.