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2017 Map of Bruno

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bruno and Abie anchor this section of the Butler and Saunders County line, where the agricultural grid meets the winding drainage of Skull Cr. The landscape is defined by its deep Catholic and Czech heritage, as seen in the numerous community landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Cem and the two distinct locations labeled Bohemian Cem. These sites, along with Nimburg Cem and Saint Anthony Cem, offer critical data for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the Nebraska plains.

Water management is prominent in the eastern reaches, where the terrain shifts toward the N Fork Wahoo Cr watershed. Significant local infrastructure includes Cottonwood Creek Reservoir 6-E and Cottonwood Creek Reservoir 6-D, alongside smaller family-named features like Jessen Reservoir and Koranda Reservoir. The layout of Nimburg and the surrounding township lines reflects a settled rural economy reliant on these water resources and a well-defined network of country roads.