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2017 Map of Merriman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Merriman stands at the intersection of local history and transcontinental transit in this northern Nebraska landscape. The map highlights the town's position along the Cowboy Trl, a route tracing the path of the old Chicago and North Western Railway. The settlement is anchored by Front St and the nearby Cole Memorial Airport, serving as a remote outpost just south of the South Dakota border.

The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and small basins, including Heckel Cr, Bear Cr, and Dry Cr. To the south, Cottonwood Lake and the winding Leander Cr provide significant hydrological markers in an area where water sources dictated the patterns of early ranching and development. This survey captures the region as a vital crossroads for the Sandhills, where the legacy of the railroad continues to shape the geography.