2017 Map of Hazard

About this map

Hazard and Sweetwater anchor this central Nebraska landscape, which straddles the boundary between Sherman and Buffalo Counties. The terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Mud Creek and Bloody Run Creek, which carve through the plains. The map reveals a strictly organized section line road system, including the notably named WPA Sherman Ave, reflecting federal labor influence on local infrastructure. In the southwestern portion of the sheet, Pleasant Valley represents a distinct geographic pocket near Dry Creek. For those tracing local heritage, the Hazard Cemetery and the original street layout of the village along Market Street provide concrete locations for family history research. The presence of Spring Branch and various county roads, such as County Road 15, further details the rural connectivity of this agricultural region in the early 21st century.