2021 Map of Newark

About this map

The complex braided system of the Middle Channel Platte River and its accompanying north and south channels dominates this portion of the Buffalo and Kearney county line. This intricate riverine landscape is punctuated by significant landmasses like Killgore Island and Fort Farm Island, which illustrate the shifting hydrography of the Nebraska plains. The settlement of Newark sits south of the river system, while Buda is positioned to the northwest near the Kearney Regional Airport. Modern recreation and land management are visible through the Fort-Kearney-Hike-Bike-Trl and drainage infrastructure such as the Crooked Cr Drainage Ditch and the evocatively named Whisky Slough. The grid of rural roads, including Elm Island Rd and Kilgore Rd, provides a framework for the agricultural activity surrounding the tiny community of Elm Island.