2011 Map of Monroe

About this map

The Loup River meanders across this Platte County landscape, defining the character of a region deeply tied to water management and agriculture. By 2011, the complex irrigation and drainage infrastructure is clearly visible through the Loup River Canal in the north and the strategic placement of the Lost Creek Ditch to the east. These engineering efforts support the surrounding rural grid, which is anchored by the village of Monroe. This settlement serves as a local hub for the surrounding township, featuring the Monroe Post Office as a central landmark along the primary east-west thoroughfare. To the southeast, the smaller community of Oconee sits near the river, while natural features like Lost Creek continue to shape the drainage patterns of the fertile plains. The map illustrates a modern era of precise land division, where traditional river geography intersects with extensive canal systems designed to sustain the Nebraska prairie.