2017 Map of Oconto SE

About this map

Redfern Table dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a prominent high point in the dissected plains of central Nebraska. This area, straddling the boundary between Custer and Dawson counties, is defined by an intricate network of drainages feeding into the Platte River system. The hydrology is centered on the various branches of Buffalo Cr, including E Buffalo Cr and W Buffalo Cr, which carve through the loess hills. The artificial Nelsen Reservoir provides a critical water source in this semi-arid agricultural region. The map reveals a highly structured section-line road network, such as Rd 776 and Buffalo Rd, reflecting the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on the Nebraska prairie, where every mile is precisely gridded for ranching and farming operations.