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2017 Map of Nickerson

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nickerson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Elkhorn River meanders across this Dodge and Washington County landscape, defining a wide alluvial valley marked by oxbow remnants like Fish Lake, Moss Lake, and Snyder Lake. The river's influence on the local geography is clear, with the Logan Creek Dredge appearing in the north, where the drainage systems have been modified for agricultural land management. This 2017 survey captures a largely rural expanse punctuated by small communities and rural intersections that have anchored the region for generations.

Nickerson sits at the western edge of the river valley, while Fontanelle and the smaller settlement of Telbasta occupy the higher ground to the east. The map provides specific detail for local historians, including the locations of the Hartung Cem and Immanuel Cem. These landmarks, along with many named tributaries such as Buttermilk Cr and Ray Cr, offer a clear picture of the Nebraska prairie's drainage and settlement patterns.