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2011 Map of Big Springs NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ash Hollow defines the northern reaches of this Deuel County landscape, where the terrain breaks toward the North Platte River valley just beyond the map's edge. The area is characterized by a high-plains sectioning system, with an extensive network of numbered section-line roads such as Road 34 and Road 201 carving the agricultural expanse into a precise grid. The ephemeral drainage of Dry Creek threads through the southwest, marking one of the few natural breaks in the upland plateau.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the preservation of rural landmarks like Zion Cemetery and Day Cemetery, which serve as anchors for the scattered farming community. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring rural character of the Nebraska Panhandle, capturing the intersection of modern infrastructure with these traditional family and community sites.