2011 Map of Lexington SE

About this map

The settlement of Josselyn sits in the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the local road network begins its grid across the agricultural plains of Dawson County. This area is defined by a sophisticated water management system designed for prairie farming, most notably the Dawson County Canal which cuts diagonally across the terrain. Numerous small impoundments and named dams regulate the flow of water through the region, including Hammond Dam, Clouatre Dam, and Hubbard Dam. These structures support several essential water bodies such as Hammond Reservoir and Freburg Reservoir. Natural drainage is provided by the meandering paths of Buffalo Creek and Elm Creek, which contrast with the straight lines of the rural road system, such as Lincoln St and various numbered routes like Road 762. The map illustrates the 21st-century configuration of these vital irrigation and water storage resources.