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2011 Map of Elyria

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elyria serves as the focal point of this Valley County landscape, situated along the path of the North-Loup River and the engineered waterways that sustain the region. The map illustrates a complex irrigation infrastructure essential to Nebraska agriculture, notably the Taylor-Ord Canal and the Burwell Sumter Canal, which navigate the terrain alongside natural drainage like Turtle Creek and Bean Creek. In the northwestern corner, the Larsen-Schwartzlander Reservoir and its associated Larsen-Schwartzlander Dam provide significant water management for the surrounding plains.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Elyria Post Office and the Elyria Cemetery, located just south of the main settlement. The road network, including Fort Hartsuff Rd and Fort Rd, suggests the historical connectivity between this township and nearby military or pioneer landmarks. The transition from the rugged drainage of the South Branch Turtle Creek to the leveled fields around Garfield St reflects the careful modification of the environment for habitation and farming.