2014 Map of Fordyce

About this map

Fordyce and Hartington anchor this rural landscape in Cedar County, Nebraska, where a grid of section-line roads like 561st Ave and 887th Rd defines the agricultural layout of the early 21st century. The terrain is deeply sculpted by the drainage systems of W Bow Cr and Norwegian Bow Cr, which meander through the hills between the primary settlements. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Fordyce Cem and Hartington Cem, while the small community of Bow Valley serves as a distinct landmark in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment when the regional economy remained centered on these established townships and the surrounding farmsteads that rely on the connectivity provided by the extensive local road network, including Broadway St in Hartington.