2017 Map of Humboldt SE

About this map

Dawson and the smaller settlement of Nim City anchor this portion of Richardson County, where the hydrology of the Big Nemaha River system dominates the landscape. The map reveals the complex drainage patterns of the North Fork Big Nemaha River and the South Fork Big Nemaha River, including the distinct Old Channel South Fork Nemaha River. This network of tributaries, such as Honey Cr and Rattlesnake Cr, illustrates how water movement has shaped the agricultural layout of the region. Local history and genealogy researchers will find two significant burial sites preserved on the landscape: Iliff Cem near the northern border and Wild Rose Cem to the south. The transition from river bottomlands to the surrounding uplands is further marked by numerous minor waterways like Barneys Br and Cottonwood Cr, reflecting the drainage challenges faced by early settlers in this southeastern corner of the state.