2014 Map of Cortland

About this map

Cortland and Princeton anchor this agricultural region along the border of Lancaster Co and Gage Co. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management projects, including Stagecoach Lake, Vergith Reservoir, and numerous numbered basins such as Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir 15-A. These reservoirs regulate the flow of the Middle Br Big Nemaha River, Indian Cr, and Salt Cr tributaries, supporting the surrounding farmsteads. The Homestead Expy serves as the primary north-south artery, connecting these small communities. Local history is preserved at the Stockfeldt Cem, Princeton Cem, and Dietz Cem, which are tucked away on sections of the rural grid. The map also captures the southern edge of Hickman via Hickman Br, illustrating how the township-and-range system organizes the prairie into a distinct pattern of roads like Pella Rd and Stagecoach Rd.