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2011 Map of Crete South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crete South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Big Blue River anchors this central Nebraska landscape, meandering south through a grid of section roads south of Crete. The river's serpentine path is flanked by the small settlements of Shestak and Kramer, the latter situated near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This area in Saline County is defined by its agricultural layout and a series of water management features, including several reservoirs such as Salt Creek Reservoir 27-C and Teal Reservoir.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the presence of the Bohemian National Cemetery, a reflection of the area's specific ethnic settlement patterns, alongside the Sacred Heart Cemetery and Blue Valley Cemetery. Educational and civic landmarks like the Merrill Tower and the Crete Post Office provide anchors for the community just south of the main town center, while Doane Lake and the Crete Municipal Airport illustrate the town's early 21st-century infrastructure and recreation.