2017 Map of Firth

About this map

Hickman and Firth anchor this section of the Nebraska prairie, situated just south of the state capital's metropolitan influence. The landscape is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by numerous flood control structures such as Wagon Train Lake, Hedgefield Reservoir, and several reservoirs along the N Fork Big Nemaha River. These artificial lakes sit alongside traditional agriculture, where a rigid grid of section-line roads like Stagecoach Rd and Pella Rd connects small rural communities and family burial grounds. Local history is preserved at sites like the Holland Cem and Pella Cem, while the uniquely named Rusty Crankshaft Airport provides a distinct landmark for the regional aviation community. The border between Lancaster Co and Gage Co runs across the southern portion of the map, separating the town of Firth from the rural lands near E Apple Rd.