2012 Map of Nekoma

About this map

Nekoma serves as the central settlement in this portion of Rush County, situated along the path of Highway 96. The landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of Walnut Cr and its various tributaries, which carve through the plains. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several dispersed burial grounds, including Abbey Cem to the west, Union Cem near the center, and Hope Cem in the southeastern corner. The intricate hydrology of the region is further detailed by the courses of Old Maids Fork, Sandy Cr, and Otter Cr, reflecting a rural environment where water sources and high-ground roads dictated the placement of small communities and family sites.