2024 Map of Fergus NE

About this map

Armells Creek and its seasonal tributaries define the drainage patterns across this section of Fergus County. The landscape is characterized by the complex branching of Cottonwood Creek and the South Fork Cottonwood Creek, which have carved deep paths through the high plains. Land use is organized by the Public Land Survey System, with the boundaries of t20n r20e and t19n r21e marking the transition between townships. The presence of features like Burnt Timber Coulee and Murphy Coulee highlights the importance of traditional water-carved landmarks in this ranching country. The network of local roads and cattle guards suggests a rural economy tied closely to the land, where the intermittent flow of Dry Armells Creek remains a critical geographic marker for those managing livestock and tracing land ownership.