2021 Map of Dittons Creek SE

About this map

The border of Chase and Hayes Counties in Nebraska defines the western edge of this landscape, where the prairie begins to break into distinct drainage patterns. Small tributaries and unnamed draws create a series of north-south ridges, with Cliff Dwellers Canyon cutting into the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. In the far west, Stinking Water Creek briefly skirts the map, a vital water source for the region's agricultural history. Human settlement is marked primarily by small rural burial sites like Saint John Cemetery and Elmer Cemetery, which serve as genealogical anchors for local families. A grid of section roads, such as RD 740, connects these remote points, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the High Plains.