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2017 Map of Crete North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Big Blue River winds through this landscape on the northern edge of Crete, a region defined by its complex network of water management and agricultural drainage. Numerous small reservoirs and tributaries, such as Cheese Cr, Walnut Cr, and Haines Br, carve through the terrain, supporting the rural economy of Saline, Lancaster, and Seward counties. The map captures the small community of Berks situated along the rail corridor east of the river, providing a look at the infrastructure of southeastern Nebraska.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Riverside Cem and Camden Cem, which serve as physical anchors for the area's history. The proliferation of named water features, including Muff Reservoir and Dudley Reservoir, illustrates the modern transformation of the plains through deliberate irrigation and flood control projects that have shaped the rural landscape over decades.