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2011 Map of Edison

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Edison and its surrounding agricultural valley are defined by the meandering Republican River and a complex system of water management. The landscape is heavily shaped by the Cambridge Canal, which cuts across the terrain to support local farming operations. This 2011 survey illustrates the persistent importance of small-scale water storage in the region, featuring several family-named landmarks such as Gregg Reservoir, Ziebell Reservoir, Paine Reservoir, and Broeker Reservoir.

Local history and genealogy are centered on the village and its nearby resting places, including Stump Cemetery to the northeast and Edison Cemetery just outside the town limits. The presence of the Edison Post Office on 2nd St marks the civic heart of the community. Tributaries like Turkey Creek, Dry Creek, and Big Antelope Creek feed into the river valley, creating a distinct drainage pattern across the Furnas County plains.