2017 Map of Malmo NW

About this map

The Platte River corridor dominates this landscape near the Dodge and Saunders county line, revealing a complex network of braided channels and riparian islands like Pole Island and Bobkies Island. The small settlement of Ames sits near the river's northern banks, situated within a topography defined by significant water management features, including the Central Cutoff Ditch, Fremont Cutoff Ditch, and Ames Cutoff Ditch. These drainage systems reflect the agricultural priorities of the Nebraska plains, designed to control the flow of the Platte and its tributaries such as Sand Cr. Numerous oxbow lakes, including Scotts Lake, Wolf Lakes, and Eason Lake, mark the river's historic shifts. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific rural landmarks such as Saint Marys Cem, Fleming Cem, and Johannes Cem, which provide anchor points for family histories in the surrounding townships.