2014 Map of Mason City NW

About this map

The rolling drainage basins of Custer County are defined by a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams in this early 21st-century study. Much of the topography is shaped by the eastern and western branches of Box Elder Creek, including E Box Elder Cr and W Box Elder Cr, which carve through the Nebraska landscape. To the northeast, the presence of Knapp Reservoir suggests the importance of water management for local agriculture and livestock. The map captures distinctive local terrain naming conventions, with areas designated as Happy Hollow and the expansive Flat Bottom. Transport is anchored by the corridor of Us-183, which runs along the eastern edge, connecting rural Custer County to the wider region. Other significant waterways like Elk Cr and Cat Cr further illustrate the intricate watershed that defines this portion of the Great Plains.