2021 Map of Lexington East

About this map

Lexington serves as the focal point of this Platte River valley landscape, where the town’s grid meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation and drainage. The Dawson County Courthouse marks the local seat of government, surrounded by several long-established burial grounds including Greenwood Cem and Saint Anns Cem. The presence of Dawson County Drain Number 1, Lateral Number 2, and the Sherman Reservoir in the northern uplands highlights the intensive water management required for farming in the region. Outside the main settlement, the rail stop of Josselyn and multiple rural cemeteries like Evergreen Cem and Mount Hope Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The terrain transitions from the low-lying valley floor near Spring Cr to the more dissected hills in the north, where Crooked Cr winds through the sections.