The agricultural plains of the York County and Hamilton County border define this landscape, where a grid of section roads like RD 20 and RD 17 organizes the terrain. The village of Bradshaw sits in the southeast corner, serving as a primary settlement point for the surrounding farming community. Water management is a critical feature of this prairie environment, evidenced by several man-made catchments including Stuhr Reservoir, Driewer Reservoir, and Rech-Smith Reservoir. These water bodies, along with the meandering path of Lincoln Cr, illustrate the efforts to control and utilize surface water in a region defined by its productive soil. For genealogists and local historians, the Plainfield Cem remains a significant landmark along the southern road network, preserving the heritage of the early residents who established these township lines.
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1896 · Stromsburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · York
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · York
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Polk
USGS Topo · 1:24,000