2011 Map of Eddyville

About this map

Eddyville anchors this survey of Dawson County, where the village lies south of the winding South Loup River. The landscape is defined by the river valley's drainage system, including Deer Creek and Kilgore Creek, and the presence of small-scale water management at Shadley Dam and Eutsler Dam. The grid of rural roads, such as Road 773 and Road 444, connects isolated landmarks that speak to the area's pioneer heritage and social geography. Notable among these are the Park Valley Cemetery and the northern settlement of Burr Oak. In the western portion of the quadrangle, the terrain becomes more distinct at Buzzards Roost Canyon, providing a break from the agricultural plains. This documentation captures the community infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Eddyville Post Office to the local road networks that follow the section lines of the Nebraska prairie.