2021 Map of Kearney SW

About this map

Phelps Co Kearney Co marks the central boundary of this agricultural landscape, where the survey captures a sparse but precisely gridded network of rural transit. The terrain is defined by its intermittent drainage patterns, most notably the seasonal flow of Lost Cr and Dry Cr, which meander through the township lines of t7n r16w and t7n r17w. Unlike more densely settled areas, this portion of the Nebraska plains is organized around a strict section-line road system including 744 Rd and M Rd, reflecting a landscape built for large-scale farming rather than concentrated town centers. Researchers can trace the exact divisions of the Public Land Survey System as they intersect with the natural creek beds that served as vital water sources for early homesteaders and livestock in this portion of the Platte River valley watershed.