2011 Map of Miller SW

About this map

Dawson County Canal cuts through the southwestern corner of this landscape, representing the vital irrigation infrastructure of Buffalo County. This rural township is defined by a rigorous section-line road grid, including Pole Line Rd and Apache Rd, which organize the agricultural territory between several meandering waterways. The drainage pattern is complex, with Elm Creek and Bell Creek flowing through the central and western portions, while Turkey Creek and Cherry Valley Creek drain the eastern reaches. The map illustrates a classic Great Plains settlement pattern where the geometric precision of the township and range system is overlaid across the natural, winding paths of prairie creeks. Small details like Turkey Creek Rd and Arrow Rd provide specific points of reference for tracing family landholdings and the development of local farm-to-market routes in this part of Nebraska.