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2011 Map of Laurel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Laurel serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in northeastern Nebraska, situated at the intersection of a grid-iron road network and several key watercourses. The town's infrastructure is well-defined by landmarks such as the Laurel Post Office, Laurel Municipal Airport, and the Laurel City Park Campground, reflecting its role as a regional community center. To the west, the Laurel Cemetery sits near the edge of town, a vital site for genealogical research in Cedar County.

The surrounding terrain is dominated by the complex drainage system of the Logan Creek watershed. The prominent Logan Creek Dredge cuts a straight diagonal path across the southeastern quadrant, illustrating historical efforts to manage local hydrology for farming. Natural meandering flows like North Logan Creek, Middle Logan Creek, and Baker Creek provide a distinct contrast to the straightened dredge channel and the rigid section lines of the rural road system.