2011 Map of Mason City NW

About this map

Elk Creek and its various tributaries define the drainage patterns of this central Nebraska landscape, which is largely characterized by an organized grid of section lines and rural roadways. The northeast corner of the quadrangle is anchored by the Knapp Dam and its corresponding Knapp Reservoir, providing a focal point for water management in an area dominated by agricultural land divisions. Other watercourses, including Cat Creek and East Box Elder Creek, flow through the terrain, illustrating the natural watershed that local farmers and residents have navigated for generations. The inclusion of Cumro Rd highlights the sparse but essential transportation network connecting isolated farmsteads across Custer County. This survey reflects the modern rural infrastructure as it stood in the early 21st century, showing how the natural hydrology and human-imposed land grids coexist.