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2017 Map of Clarks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Platte River defines the landscape of Merrick, Polk, and Hamilton Counties, cutting a wide, multi-channeled path through this Nebraska agricultural region. The settlement of Clarks is the primary hub, situated north of the river along the historic corridor of the Union Pacific railroad. The town's grid is detailed with street names like Beardsley St and Amity St, while the local Po and neighboring Calvary Cem and Clarks Cem provide essential landmarks for genealogical research.

South of the main town site, the river contains a complex network of islands and sandbars, including Island Number 2, Bakers Island, and Cottonwood Island. This area also features several water management sites such as Dittmer Reservoir and Coover Reservoir, illustrating the irrigation infrastructure necessary for the surrounding farmland. The map provides a clear view of the rural road network, from Clarksville Rd to the various numbered county roads that segment the plains.