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2011 Map of Butte SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Catalpa sits at a crossroads in northern Holt County, serving as a primary marker in a landscape defined by the winding course of the Niobrara River. This 2011 survey documents a predominantly rural region where drainage patterns shape the terrain, with several watercourses including Brush Creek, Spring Creek, and Turkey Creek flowing through the section. The presence of the Schwindt Dam and the associated Schwindt Reservoir in the southwest corner indicates the local management of water resources for agricultural or conservation needs.

The map reveals a grid of rural infrastructure, notably 486th Ave and 487th Ave, which provide access to the various drainages and the broader river valley. The Niobrara River itself dominates the northern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural boundary it forms within this portion of the Great Plains. For those studying the geography of north-central Nebraska, the map provides precise locations for these specific hydrological features and local landmarks.