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2017 Map of Carns

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Niobrara River waters flow eastward through the northern section of this landscape, defining the boundary between Keya Paha Co and Rock Co. The waterway is protected as the Niobrara National Scenic River, a corridor marked by steep bluffs and complex drainage networks. Historically significant crossings like the Carns Bridge connect the river's banks, while the upland areas are dissected by numerous tributaries including Coon Cr, Middle Br, and both branches of Laughing Water Cr.

The southern portions of the map reveal a rural interior organized by a strict grid of section lines and gravel roads, such as 888th Rd and Ash Rd. Local history is anchored by the Willowdale Cem, situated near the headwaters of Sand Cr and Willow Cr. This 2017 survey details the hydrological complexity of the region, from the wetlands surrounding Rock Cr to the intricate network of naming conventions for these seasonal and permanent prairie streams.