2017 Map of Emerson

About this map

Emerson sits at the intersection of three Nebraska counties, serving as a focal point where the borders of Dixon, Dakota, and Thurston meet. The settlement is anchored by local history markers including Calvary Cem and Rose Hill Cem on its northern edge, while the surrounding landscape is defined by a dendritic network of streams. Waterways like Middle Cr and N Omaha Cr carve through the agricultural sections, which are organized by a rigid grid of rural roads such as 270th St and B Ave. To the northeast, the small community of Nacora appears along the roadway leading toward the Dakota County line. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey representation documents the persistent rural character of the region, where drainage from Elk Cr and Pigeon Cr continues to shape the productive fields between township lines.