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2017 Map of Burwell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Burwell serves as the primary hub in this Garfield County landscape, situated at the confluence of the North Loup River and the Calamus River. The topography is dominated by the massive Calamus Reservoir to the northwest, with Buckshot Bay carving into the shoreline. This 2017 survey illustrates a modern water management system, including the Taylor-Ord Canal and various drainage features that support the local agricultural economy.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, including Parker Cem, Littlefield Cem, and Cottonwood Cem, which are scattered among the sections surrounding the town. Aviation and infrastructure are represented by Cram Field, located just southwest of the central street grid. The eastern horizon is marked by Windy Hill, overlooking a network of rural routes such as Kent Rd / 825th Rd and Pebble Creek Rd that connect the remote homesteads and ranches of the region.