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2011 Map of Gladstone

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gladstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Powell and Gladstone serve as the primary nodes of settlement in this Jefferson County landscape, where the confluence of several vital waterways shaped the regional development. The Little Blue River and Big Sandy Creek meander across the terrain, supported by a network of water management features such as the Jefferson County Recreation Grounds Dam and the C E Rice Storage Dam. These reservoirs, including Alexandria Reservoir and Powell Reservoir, indicate a sophisticated system of water retention and recreation central to the area's agricultural and social life.

Local history is preserved at the Meridian Cemetery and Powell Cemetery, providing essential reference points for genealogists. The grid of rural roads, including 717th Rd and Navy Ave, connects these quiet communities to landmarks like the Gladstone Post Office. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Buckley Creek watershed, featuring the Buckley Creek Reservoir 3-C and Buckley Creek Reservoir 4-A, illustrating the ongoing focus on flood control and resource management in this corner of Nebraska.