2017 Map of Merna

About this map

Merna stands at the northern edge of this Nebraska landscape, characterized by a transition from high plains plateaus to deep drainage systems. The town site is structured around W Sommer Ave and E Center Ave, reflecting the organized growth of this Custer County community. Just outside the settlement limits, the Merna Cem serves as a local landmark. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of prominent valleys and topographical features, including Ortello Valley and Dale Valley to the north, and Turner Valley and Union Valley to the south. Central to the map is the West Table, a high flatland that eventually breaks away into the erosion-carved depths of Yellow Dog Canyon and Custer Canyon. This area is drained by the meandering S Br Mud Cr, illustrating the rugged hydraulic patterns of the High Plains.