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2014 Map of Greenwood

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Greenwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Greenwood sits at a geographic crossroads along the border of Lancaster and Cass Counties, defined by a dense network of prairie creeks and long-established section roads. The landscape is deeply carved by water, with Salt Creek and its many tributaries, including Greenwood Creek, Dee Creek, and Robinson Branch, creating a complex drainage pattern across the terrain. These waterways historically dictated the layout of transportation and settlement in this part of eastern Nebraska.

Rural life in the early 21st century is anchored by local landmarks like the Greenwood Cemetery and Alvo Cemetery, which serve as vital touchstones for family historians. The map documents the persistent grid of named thoroughfares such as Waverly Road and Bluff Road, which connect the small town center of Greenwood to the surrounding agricultural land. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the natural creek beds and the human-imposed county line.