2014 Map of Elba

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The North Loup River valley dominates this Howard County landscape, where the small settlements of Elba and Cotesfield anchor the local community. The topography is defined by the river's wide floodplain and the dissected uplands to the east and west, carved by tributaries such as Auger Cr, Munson Cr, and Moffet Cr. The transport network follows a distinct pattern, with Ne 11 providing a primary diagonal corridor through the valley, while a grid of local roads like Naper Rd and Rose Rd serves the surrounding farmland. Genealogists will find several key burial sites documented, including Saint Joseph Cem and Elba Cem near the town center, as well as the more remote Fairdale Cem. Modern water management is visible through specialized features like the Channel-Block Reservoir 1-2, designed to manage flow and erosion in this river-driven environment.