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2017 Map of Mason City SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mason City SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cumro sits at the northern edge of this rural landscape, marking a central point for the surrounding Nebraska ranching and farming community. The topography is defined by the winding course of the South Loup River, which creates a wide alluvial plain including Flat Bottom before it moves southeast across the county line. This transition area where Custer, Dawson, and Buffalo counties meet is characterized by numerous seasonal drainages and creek beds, such as Box Elder Cr and Kilgore Cr, which feed into the river system.

Genealogists will find the Box Elder Cem situated near the intersection of Cumro Rd and Box Elder Cr. To the south, the terrain shifts into the higher ground of Wild Horse Valley, where local water management is evident in features like Arrasmith Reservoir and Judy Reservoir. This network of country roads, including Loup River Rd and 385th Rd, provides a clear view of the rural land divisions and the isolated settlements typical of this part of the Great Plains.