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2021 Map of Macon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Macon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Macon sits as the central point of reference in this landscape of southern Nebraska, where the terrain is deeply etched by a complex network of drainage systems. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the headwaters of W Br Thompson Cr, while the southern reaches are marked by the diverging paths of Walnut Run, Wasp Cr, Lovely Cr, and Coates Cr. These waterways create a series of ridges and draws that have influenced the local road grid, which follows a strict alphabetical and numerical naming convention typical of rural development in this era.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Hauvelt Cem in the northwest, a key site for tracing early family histories in the county. Near the southern border, Franklin's Plainview Airport represents a modern aviation footprint amidst the traditional agricultural surroundings. The map provides a detailed view of section lines and township boundaries, including the intersection of t3n r15w and t2n r14w, showing how the land was partitioned for settlement.