2014 Map of Elyria

About this map

The North Loup River valley dominates this landscape, where early 21st-century irrigation infrastructure defines the local agricultural economy. The small settlement of Elyria serves as the focal point, situated along the path of Ne-11. Local history is anchored by the Elyria Cem and the complex water management system of the Taylor-Ord Canal and Burwell-Sumter Canal, which divert water to sustain the surrounding plains. The rugged drainage patterns are shaped by several branches of Turtle Cr, including the N Br Turtle Cr and S Br Turtle Cr. This map also documents the Larsen-Schwartzlander Reservoir, a significant local water feature located near the border between Garfield County and Valley County. The intricate network of section roads like Flume Rd and Happy Jack Loop illustrates the enduring grid of Nebraska's rural transportation network.