2011 Map of Madison SE

About this map

Union Creek winds through the northern section of this agricultural landscape in Stanton County, defining the drainage patterns of a region deeply committed to the section-line grid. This 2011 survey reveals the precise geometry of rural Nebraska, where roads like 830th Rd and 560 Ave intersect at regular intervals to facilitate large-scale farming. The terrain is characterized by the subtle watercourses of Sand Creek and the meandering Meridian Creek, which break the rigid symmetry of the road network. To the southeast, the headwaters of the West Fork Maple Creek emerge, illustrating how natural hydrology continues to influence land use even in a highly engineered rural environment. For those studying the evolution of High Plains agriculture, this map provides a clear record of property access and drainage in the early 21st century.