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2011 Map of Manley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Manley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Platte River defines the northern edge of this agricultural landscape in Cass County, where the terrain transitions from river bluffs near Louisville to the rolling fields surrounding the village of Manley. This early 21st-century record of the area highlights the persistent importance of local water management, illustrated by features such as Luetchens Dam and the Midwestern Feeding Company Reservoir. Agricultural infrastructure is further evidenced by the Midwestern Feedlot Retention Dam located just east of the Manley town site.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's roots through landmarks like the Manley Post Office and established burial grounds including Riverview Cemetery and Saint Patricks Cemetery. A network of drainage systems, including Decker Creek, Mill Creek, and South Cedar Creek, flow southward toward Weeping Water Creek, shaping the placement of section-line roads such as Alvo Rd and Church Rd.