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2017 Map of Lonsdale NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lonsdale NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The gated community of Hot Springs Village occupies the southwestern corner of this survey, showcasing its intricate network of man-made water features including Lake Granada, Lake Estrella, Lake Sophia, Lake Maria, and Lake Isabella. The landscape shifts rapidly to the east and north, moving into the more sparsely settled timberlands and river valleys of Saline County. The area is defined by its waterways, notably the Middle Fork Saline River and the Alum Fork Saline River, which cut through the undulating terrain below Prillman Ridge.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and community sites outside the modern residential developments. Historical burial grounds such as Bollin Cem, Geurin Cem, and Wesleys Chapel Cem are preserved among a network of old logging roads and ridges. The small settlement of Rubicon sits in the southeast, near the river forks, while names like Johnson Hwy and Wesley Chapel Rd mark the routes that long preceded the modern planned communities.