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2015 Map of Lucas

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lucas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The unincorporated community of Lucas serves as the focal point of this Gregory County landscape, situated amidst the complex drainage networks of the Missouri River valley. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of N Fork Whetstone Cr and S Fork Whetstone Cr, which carve through the plains toward the northeast. In the northeastern corner, the wide expanse of the Missouri River is visible where it forms Lake Francis Case, a significant reservoir created by mid-century damming projects.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the Lucas Cem, located just north of the town site. The map documents a traditional section-line road grid, including routes like Lucas Rd and Rewey Hills Rd, which provide access to the rural farmsteads and undulating hills. This survey documents the intersection of modern agricultural life and the natural riparian features of the High Plains, from the headwaters of Rush Cr to the southern edge near Sundance Rd.