2017 Map of Fairbury SW

About this map

The Little Blue River winds through the northeastern corner of this 2017 survey, defining the agrarian landscape along the border between Nebraska and Kansas. The terrain is deeply carved by a network of drainage systems, including Brawner Cr and Silver Cr, which flow through the dissected plains of Jefferson County. For genealogists and local historians, the Silver Creek Cem serves as a significant landmark, situated near King Rd in the western half of the map. This area is characterized by a regular grid of section roads like 708th Rd and Jade Rd, reflecting the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System. In the northern reaches, the Haake Reservoir sits near the headwaters of local drainages, while the southern boundary follows the state line between Nebraska and Kansas, where the landscape transitions into Washington County.