2021 Map of Columbus SE

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of Polk and Butler counties is defined here by a series of engineered water management projects and rural landmarks. A concentration of water bodies including Bellwood Reservoir 3-A, Bellwood Reservoir 3-C, and Gruenewald Reservoir suggests a managed hydrologic system designed for irrigation or livestock across the Nebraska prairie. These man-made features contrast with natural drainages such as Clear Creek and Wilson Cr. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including Saint Joseph Cem, Bellwood Cem, and Pleasant View Cem, which serve as permanent markers for the surrounding farmsteads. The rigid section-line road network, including 43 RD and 35 RD, illustrates the systematic land division characteristic of the Great Plains, providing a clear record of the rural infrastructure in the early twenty-first century.