2019 Map of Matheson NE

About this map

Dunkers Cem and Pleasant Plains Cem stand as significant markers of settlement history within this high plains portion of Elbert County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainages of the Big Sandy Cr watershed, including the meandering paths of Long Br, Long Cr, and N Rush Cr. These watercourses carve subtle relief through the terrain, dictating the placement of the section-line road network that serves the surrounding agricultural allotments. The grid of local routes, such as Co RD 98 and Co RD 185, reflects the enduring rural structure of the region in the early 21st century. This survey documents the intersection of several townships, including t9s r57w and t10s r58w, illustrating how the land was partitioned and settled long after the initial homesteading era.