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2011 Map of Guide Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Guide Rock sits at a geographic crossroads in Webster County, where the agricultural plains of southern Nebraska meet an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape deeply defined by water management, dominated by the winding Republican River and the engineering of the Superior Canal and Courtland Canal. These waterways, alongside several smaller drainages like Soap Creek and Minnie Creek, illustrate the region's reliance on river-fed systems for its farming economy.

Local history is anchored by the presence of Guide Rock Cemetery and Columbia Cemetery, which offer valuable points of reference for genealogists. The map also identifies the unique physical landmark The Guide Rock south of town, while the inclusion of Ely Airport and the Guide Rock Post Office provides a clear picture of the community’s modern civic structure. To the south, numerous private water works like Johnston Dam and Scholtz Dam dot the drainages of Ayres Creek and Crooked Auger Creek.