2014 Map of Dorsey

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The Missouri National Recreational River forms the northernmost boundary of this landscape, where the Missouri River carving through the plains defines the northern edge of Nebraska. This rural expanse, straddling the Holt and Knox County line, is marked by a network of drainage creeks and gulches that flow toward the river, including the winding Steel Creek and Red Otter Creek. Historically minded researchers will find the small settlements of Dorsey and Knoxville at the heart of this agricultural community, connected by a grid of rural roads such as 887th Road and 508th Avenue. The presence of Dorsey Cemetery, Star Cemetery, and the National Cemetery along 889 Road offers significant touchpoints for genealogical study. Human impact on the hydrology is evident through local landmarks like Bartos Reservoir and Revell Ponds, which support the high-plains farming economy.