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2011 Map of Johnstown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The village of Johnstown serves as the focal point of this Brown County landscape, situated along the Cowboy Trl corridor. This particular era in north-central Nebraska is defined by a sparse ranching network and sophisticated water management systems like the Ainsworth Canal, which traverses the terrain south of the town center. The community's history is anchored by the Johnstown Post Office and two distinct burial grounds: Woodlawn Cemetery and East Woodlawn Cemetery.

Surrounding the settlement, the geography is marked by named family holdings that reflect the region's agricultural heritage, including the Pelc Ranch, Shaw Ranch, and Boyd Ranch. Natural drainage is provided by Plum Creek and its southern fork, alongside Evergreen Creek and Coon Creek. These watercourses and their associated valleys dictate the placement of local roads like Norden Rd, connecting the scattered ranches to the primary grain and cattle transport routes.