2011 Map of Elgin SW

About this map

Beaver Creek meanders through the northern and eastern reaches of this Boone County landscape, carving a detailed hydrologic pattern across the agricultural plains of Nebraska. The terrain is defined by the subtle shift from the riparian corridors of the north to the more open drainage patterns around Plum Creek in the southwest corner. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2011, this survey documents the rural road network and section lines that form the backbone of the region's land use. The map offers a clear view of the prairie's topography at a 1:24,000 scale, capturing the interplay between the natural watercourses and the human-imposed grid of local transport routes.