2011 Map of Burton

About this map

Burton stands as a quiet prairie settlement in north-central Nebraska, positioned just south of the South Dakota border. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Keya Paha River, which cuts across the northern reaches of the area, joined by tributaries like Lute Creek and Buffalo Creek. This 2011 survey documents the rural character of Keya Paha County, where long-established landmarks like the Burton Cemetery and local water management features such as Nilson Dam anchor the community. The drainage patterns of Burton Creek flow southward through the plains, while the Eagles Nest Lake Dam and its accompanying Eagles Nest Lake provide a rare open water feature in this agricultural region. This map illustrates the intersection of small-town Nebraska life with the essential water sources that dictate the viability of the high plains landscape.