2017 Map of Elm Creek West

About this map

The braided waters of the Platte River dominate the central landscape of this Nebraska quadrangle, marking the convergence of Buffalo, Dawson, and Phelps counties. North of the river, the village of Elm Creek and the settlement of Trued represent the local rail-and-road economy, situated within a complex grid of agricultural roads like Min Main Rd. The hydrologic infrastructure is particularly dense here, featuring the Dawson County Canal and the Phelps County Canal, which support the region's intensive farming. The riparian zone is further characterized by the South Channel Platte River and the Blue Hole West Lake, illustrating how the river's path has been managed and utilized over time. This 2017 survey provides an exacting record of these water management systems and the Platte River Bridge crossing that links the surrounding rural communities.