2017 Map of Fordyce

About this map

Fordyce and the outlying settlement of Bow Valley anchor this agricultural landscape in Cedar County. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems, most notably W Bow Cr and Norwegian Bow Cr, which carve through the land in an intricate pattern of draws and ridges. A rigid grid of section roads, including 890th RD and 887th RD, provides the primary structure for the rural property boundaries typical of the region's late-twentieth-century development. Genealogists will find the exact locations of the Fordyce Cem on the western edge of town and the Hartington Cem located just north of Hartington. This map captures the transition from small village centers to the larger municipality of Hartington, illustrating the enduring nature of local landmarks and the continuity of the township and range survey system across the Nebraska plains.