2014 Map of Franklin NE

About this map

Thompson Creek and its many tributaries carve through the rural landscape of Franklin County in this 2014 survey. The drainage network is particularly complex here, with the Middle Br Thompson Cr, E Br Thompson Cr, and W Br Thompson Cr converging to define the local topography. In the northwest, Bartels Reservoir provides a localized water catchment amidst a strictly organized grid of rural roads, including R Rd and 37 Rd. The map illustrates a section of the Great Plains where the transition from flat upland plateaus to dissected stream valleys like those of Sassacus Cr is sharp and rhythmic. This modern topographic study is an essential resource for understanding contemporary land use and watershed patterns in south-central Nebraska.