2014 Map of Burwell

About this map

The town of Burwell serves as a focal point for this landscape where the North Loup River and Calamus River converge. Water management dominates the geography, evidenced by the expansive Calamus Reservoir in the northwest and the intricate Taylor-Ord Canal system cutting through the southern valley. The street grid of Burwell is detailed, featuring local arteries like Railroad Ave and S 13th Ave near the Cram Field landing strip. Genealogy researchers can find several established burial grounds in the area, including Cottonwood Cem, Parker Cem, and Littlefield Cem. Beyond the river bottoms, the terrain rises toward landmarks like Windy Hill, while the Burwell-Sumter Diversion Reservoir further illustrates the complex irrigation and flood control infrastructure vital to this part of Garfield County.