2021 Map of Elwood NW

About this map

Water management dominates the landscape of this Central Nebraska territory where the borders of Dawson, Gosper, and Frontier counties meet. The Tri County Supply Canal cuts across the northern terrain, serving as a vital artery for the region's agricultural infrastructure. This engineered waterway facilitates a complex system of reservoirs, including the prominent Schilling Reservoir Number 1 and Schilling Reservoir Number 2. The local topography is defined by the erosion patterns of the Plum Creek Canyon and Gallagher Canyon, which contrast with the flat upland plains. Further south, smaller impoundments like Bellamy Reservoir and Keller Reservoir provide local water storage. The network of section-line roads, such as RD 750 and RD 747, establishes the grid-like settlement pattern typical of the Great Plains, illustrating how the 21st-century rural landscape remains anchored to its original land survey divisions.