2021 Map of Coffee Mill Butte SE

About this map

The Nebraska National Forest anchors the northwestern corner of this Dawes County landscape, where the high plains terrain is defined by a series of ephemeral watercourses. Intermittent drainage systems including Pepper Creek, Pebble Creek, and Cottonwood Creek carve through the section lines, shaping the local ranching and agricultural layout. The map reveals a strictly rectangular road network typical of the Public Land Survey System, with long-established thoroughfares such as Table Center Rd and Highland Rd providing the primary access through the townships. The presence of Cottonwood School Rd in the southern sections points to the historical locations of rural educational centers that once served the dispersed homesteading community. Other local routes like Autogate Rd and Scherbarth Rd reflect the practical needs of navigating this open range and the family names associated with its development.