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2011 Map of Elm Creek East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Platte River corridor dominates this central Nebraska landscape, showing the complex braided hydrology of the North Channel Platte River and South Channel Platte River. The settlement of Elm Creek serves as a primary hub in the northwest, supported by the Elm Creek Post Office, while the village of Odessa anchors the eastern edge of the survey. The engineered water system is a defining feature of the region, notably the Kearney Canal which originates at the Kearney Diversion Dam and traverses the valley floor.

Rural infrastructure is well-represented through a dense grid of section roads including Bison RD, Amherst RD, and 747 RD. Leisure and transit points are clustered near the river and transport lines, such as the Union Pacific Campground and Lakeside RV Park near Odessa. Natural drainage features like Turkey Creek, Buffalo Creek, and the Blue Hole East Lake illustrate the interaction between the valley's original geography and the established agricultural and irrigation networks of the early 21st century.