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2011 Map of Norden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Norden serves as the focal point for this rural northern Nebraska landscape, where the plateau drops toward the winding path of the Niobrara River. This 2011 survey documents a territory defined by ranching and river access, featuring family-named locations such as the McMara Ranch, Egelhoff Ranch, and Wolbach Ranch. These holdings are connected by a network of drainage systems including Middle Creek and Turkey Creek, which feed into the main river channel.

Genealogical interest is found in the Norden Cemetery and Pleasant Vale Cemetery, alongside the location of School Number 31. The river itself is characterized by specific navigational and topographic features, including Kuhres Rapid, the Norden Chute, and the Norden Bridge. Public spaces like the Keya Paha County Fairground and riverside campgrounds at Fairfield Campground and Rock Barn Outfitters Campground illustrate the community and recreational use of this river valley.