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2011 Map of Hallam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hallam serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, characterized by a sophisticated network of flood control and water management structures. The area is defined by numerous reservoirs such as Salt Creek Reservoir 29-5 and Olive Creek Lake, which are part of a broader system managed by dams like Salt Creek Dam 25-A and Navratil Dam. These features illustrate the local engineering response to the drainages of Olive Branch and the Middle Branch Big Nemaha River.

For family history researchers, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including the Kramer Community Cemetery, Buhrmann Cemetery, and Immanuel Cemetery. These sites, along with the Hallam Post Office, mark the long-standing community centers of this agricultural region. The landscape is segmented by a precise grid of rural roads, from W Stagecoach Rd to W Apple Rd, reflecting the organized land divisions of Lancaster County.