2021 Map of Mason City SE

About this map

South Loup River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, carving a wide valley floor between the dissected uplands of the Nebraska Sandhills. The terrain is defined by complex drainage networks, including Otter Cr and Elk Cr, which feed into the main river channel. High ground to the north is marked by the Black Hill Basin, a significant topographical depression. Evidence of early settlement patterns remains visible through the placement of the Basin Lutheran Cem along Rd 778, serving as a focal point for local genealogical interest. The map depicts a rural infrastructure dominated by a section-line road grid, including Cumro Rd and Bison Rd, which navigate the steep breaks and ridges characteristic of this part of Custer County and its border with Buffalo County.