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2011 Map of Newark

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this central Nebraska landscape, creating a complex network of waterways and low-lying landforms. The North Channel Platte River, Middle Channel Platte River, and South Channel Platte River carve through the terrain, isolating prominent features such as Killgore Island and Fort Farm Island. To the south, Whisky Slough adds to the intricate hydrology of the valley.

Settlement patterns are defined by a strict section-line grid, typical of the Great Plains, with the community of Newark situated in the southern portion and Buda appearing at the western edge. Local transport history is evidenced by specialized routes like Coal Chute Rd and Kilgore Rd, which connect the dispersed farmsteads. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is captured here just as modern interstate and local road networks intersected with the ancient paths of the river channels.