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2021 Map of Guide Rock

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Guide Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Guide Rock serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, situated near the north bank of the Republican River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages including Minnie Cr, Soap Cr, and Sand Cr, which flow through the undulating plains toward the river valley. To the south, the landscape transitions into the rolling hills of Oak Valley as it approaches the border with Kansas.

Agricultural infrastructure is prominent across the sheet, particularly the sophisticated water management systems indicated by the Superior Canal and Courtland Canal flanking the river. Local genealogy is well-supported by several distinct burial grounds, including Guide Rock Cem just north of town, Columbia Cem to the east, and Maple Grove Cem near the southern boundary. Distinctive landmarks like The Guide Rock and named water bodies such as Ohmstede Reservoir provide specific points of reference for local historians and land use researchers.