2017 Map of Columbus SW

About this map

The Platte River and its complex South Channel Platte River define the northern landscape of this Platte and Polk County borderland. This modern 2017 survey captures a predominantly agricultural region marked by a precise grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 141 and Co Rd 138, which section the plains. The southern portion of the map is characterized by a significant transition in topography, where the land drops away into more intricate drainage patterns near the headwaters of the N Br Big Blue River. Local water management is evident in the cluster of private impoundments such as Perry Reservoir, Scow Reservoir, and the Messing-Scow Reservoir. These features, along with the meandering path of Clear Creek, illustrate the vital role of water conservation and irrigation in maintaining the productivity of this Nebraska prairie.