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2011 Map of Jamison

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jamison and Brocksburg anchor this rural landscape along the Nebraska-South Dakota border, where water management defines the local geography. The Keya Paha River winds through the central portion of the quadrangle, joined by numerous tributaries including Spotted Tail Creek, Wolf Creek, and Alkali Creek. This 2011 survey illustrates a sophisticated network of small-scale dams and impoundments, such as Hitchcock Dam Number 3 and Peterson Dam Number 1, which create essential water stores like Hitchcock Reservoir Number 2 and Richardson Reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Emmanuel Cemetery in the northern reaches near the border and the Spotted Tail Cemetery further south. The map also records landmarks like Burkinshaw Field and the intersections of Route 12 and Route 137, which facilitate movement through this agricultural region. The distribution of these reservoirs and dams highlights the critical role of water infrastructure in supporting life and industry on the High Plains.