2017 Map of Oconto SW

About this map

Redfern Table dominates the northern landscape of this Central Nebraska territory, a high plateau surrounded by the intricate drainage networks of the Platte River watershed. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of Spring Cr, W Buffalo Cr, and E Buffalo Cr, which carve deep, branching patterns through the loess hills. Straddling the border of Custer and Dawson Counties, this 2017 survey shows a region heavily engineered for water management and livestock. Numerous catchment systems, including School Land Reservoir Number 4 and the Lemmer North Reservoir complex, are strategically placed within the hills to capture runoff. The section-line road system, including Cozad Rd and Rd 779, provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid that organized this agricultural frontier into distinct townships and ranges.