2011 Map of Franklin NE

About this map

Thompson Creek and its various tributaries define the drainage patterns of this Franklin County landscape, reflecting the agricultural and hydrological character of the Nebraska plains. The network is intricately detailed, showing how the West Branch Thompson Creek, Middle Branch Thompson Creek, and East Branch Thompson Creek converge to form the main waterway. This 2011 survey documents the rural infrastructure of the period, anchored in the northwest by Bartels Reservoir and its associated Bartels Dam. The map also captures smaller watercourses like Sassacus Creek in the southeast, illustrating a terrain where seasonal water management and natural creek beds dictate the placement of local roads and property boundaries. For those studying the environmental history of the Republican River watershed, this map provides a clear view of the land before more recent landscape modifications.