2014 Map of Newport SW

About this map

N Br Elkhorn River and the S Fork Elkhorn River define this rural landscape in Rock County, carving paths through the Nebraska sandhills. This survey captures a specific pastoral moment where topography and water sources dictate the placement of human infrastructure. Significant water features like Adams Lake provide focal points in an area largely characterized by natural drainage patterns. The map shows the long, straight trajectory of Us-20 as it crosses the northern portion of the quadrangle, serving as the primary east-west artery for the region. Local access is maintained through routes like 451st Ave, which illustrates the grid-based land division common to the Great Plains. The sparse distribution of named features highlights the open, ranch-oriented character of this part of Nebraska in the early 21st century.