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2017 Map of Cushing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cushing sits at the intersection of Denton Rd and 18th Ave, marking a localized pocket of settlement within a landscape largely defined by the wide, braided course of the Loup River. This survey captures the rural character of Howard County, where the terrain transitions from the river valley to the north into rolling uplands dissected by waterways such as Rock Cr and Cottonwood Cr. These creeks dictate the historical placement of essential community landmarks, most notably the Rock Creek Cem located near the headwaters of its namesake stream.

The land is partitioned by an orderly grid of section lines and gravel routes, including Cushing Rd and Merrick Rd, which often align with the boundaries between Howard, Merrick, and Nance counties. To the northwest, the Deppen Reservoir serves as a distinct hydrological feature amidst the drainage basin of Spring Cr. This map is a clear record of the enduring agricultural and township structure in central Nebraska.