2011 Map of Minden North

About this map

Minden anchors the southern edge of this Kearney County landscape, where the structured grid of rural roads meets a complex network of Nebraska prairie waterways. The map illustrates a transitional zone between agriculture and regional infrastructure, marked prominently by the Phelps County Canal as it cuts across the township. Local heritage is preserved in the placement of Liberty Cemetery and White Hill Cemetery, while the aviation and cultural history of the area is represented by the Newbold Landing Strip and Pioneer Village Field. Water management is a defining theme of the region, visible through the seasonal paths of Lost Creek and Dry Creek, alongside the engineered Nielsen Reservoir held by the Nielsen Dam. This 2011 survey captures the enduring rural character of the Platte River valley hinterlands, showing how legacy farm properties and modern water resources coexist.