2011 Map of Butte SW

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a significant path through this section of Holt County, defining a landscape shaped by its winding channel and the drainage of several prominent tributaries. To the north, Hull Lake and the associated Hull Dam mark a point of water management and local geography. The area's rural character is further detailed by the presence of Adams Cemetery, a site of genealogical interest situated away from the primary river corridor. A complex network of waterways, including the meandering Big Sandy Creek, Little Sandy Creek, and Brush Creek, crisscross the territory, illustrating the natural irrigation and topography of the Nebraska plains. Aside from the arterial River Rd, the map shows a sparse grid of local roads typical of this agricultural and ranching region.