2013 Map of Carson NE

About this map

Wheeler stands as a focal point in this portion of Pottawattamie County, situated amidst a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways. The terrain is carved by numerous drainage systems, including Farm Cr and the winding course of Jordan Cr. These streams dictate the agricultural layout of the region, where a rigid grid of rural roads such as Pioneer Trl and Cottonwood Rd intersects the natural flow of the land. Route 92 serves as the primary east-west corridor, cutting through the northern section of the map and connecting these disparate rural homesteads. The naming conventions for the roads, often utilizing tree species like Basswood Rd and Applewood Rd, suggest a long-standing local connection to the prairie-timber border environment. Genealogists and local historians can use the specific placement of these named roads and watercourses, such as Little Indian Cr and Crabapple Cr, to pinpoint ancestral landholdings and rural farmsteads in the early 21st century.