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2017 Map of Cotesfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cotesfield and Dannevirke anchor this central Nebraska landscape, which is defined by the intricate dissection of the loess hills north of the Loup River. The settlement of Dannevirke reflects the region's Danish-American heritage, centered around the Dannevirke Cemetery and local road networks like Dannevirke Road. This topography is heavily influenced by the drainage patterns of Munson Creek, Turkey Creek, and Cow Creek, which carve deep, winding valleys through the higher elevations.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites across the Howard County and Sherman County border, including Saint Mary Cemetery and Mount Carmel Cemetery. Near the northeastern corner, the Cotesfield Reservoir sits just west of the town site of Cotesfield, illustrating the importance of water management in this agricultural region. The map preserves the exact alignment of section lines and rural routes such as Yutan Road and Wausa Road that have dictated the rural layout for generations.