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2017 Map of Byron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Byron stands at the intersection of rural Nebraska and Kansas, anchoring a landscape shaped by both agriculture and hydrology. The state boundary, marked by the line between Nebraska and Kansas, divides the terrain where Thayer Co and Nuckolls Co meet. Local water management is evident in the cluster of small reservoirs that dot the township lines, including Eggers Reservoir, Hofts Reservoir, and Fintel Reservoir. These features, alongside the meandering paths of Spring Cr and Otter Cr, define the drainage patterns of the plains.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant interest in the regional cemeteries and small settlements. The community of Harbine sits just south of the border, while landmarks such as Saint Pauls Cem and Zion Cem provide fixed points for tracing family histories in this part of the Great Plains. The grid of section roads, from Rd 4700 to Rd 5200, maintains the traditional land division system that has governed the region since its early settlement.