2021 Map of Oconto SE

About this map

Buffalo Cr carves through the undulating Loess Hills of central Nebraska, defining the topography of this rural landscape where the Custer Co Dawson Co line marks the southern boundary of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition in water management and land use, centered around the Nelsen Reservoir and the headwaters of E Buffalo Cr. This area is characterized by an intricate network of section-line roads and named drives, including Buffalo Rd and Mm Rd, which facilitate access to the expansive agricultural tracts and high plateaus like Redfern Table. The dense contour lines illustrate the highly dissected drainage patterns typical of this portion of the Great Plains, where natural waterways and human-made improvements work in concert to support the region's ranching and farming operations.