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2011 Map of Holstein

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Holstein sits at the heart of this agrarian landscape, serving as a primary focal point for the surrounding Nebraska plains. The settlement’s infrastructure is anchored by the Holstein Post Office and nearby Holstein Cemetery, while the broader terrain is defined by the winding paths of Sand Creek and its South Branch. The grid-like road network reflects the region’s heritage, featuring evocative names such as W Oregon Trail Rd and W Pony Express Rd, which hint at the historic transport corridors that once crossed this territory.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks scattered across the township, including the Morseville Cemetery, Logan Cemetery, and West Ward Cemetery. Elevated points like Sugarloaf Hill and Tower Hill provide natural landmarks in an otherwise level expanse. To the north, water management is evident at the Lukow Reservoir and Lukow Dam, which capture the flow of Cottonwood Creek before it meanders south toward the community.