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2014 Map of Merna

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Merna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Merna serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, where the intersection of Ne-2 and Ne-92 marks the town's residential and commercial core. The local street grid, including Brotherton Ave and McCarty St, reflects a organized settlement pattern surrounded by the sweeping topography of Custer Canyon and Yellow Dog Canyon to the south. Historically significant landmarks like the Merna Cem sit just north of the village, providing a key point of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in Custer County.

The surrounding terrain is defined by distinct geographic regions such as West Table and Ortello Valley, illustrating the varied elevations of the Sandhills transition. Water drainage is shaped by the S Br Mud Cr, which winds through Dale Valley in the east. This survey captures a rural landscape where infrastructure like Callaway Rd and Ryno Rd connects isolated valleys and plateaus, maintaining the region's agricultural and ranching character.