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2017 Map of Odell NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sicily Cr and its various tributaries define the agricultural landscape of this corner of Gage County, where a complex network of water management features has been developed. The small settlement of Ellis sits in the northwestern quadrant, while the southern reaches of Beatrice appear in the northeast, marking the transition from rural township sections to the regional hub.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of Ellis Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem useful for tracing early residents of the area. The map illustrates a significant system of reservoirs, including Snyder Reservoir and several numbered units like Big Indian Creek Reservoir 14-A and Big Indian Creek Reservoir 13-C, which dot the drainages of Ash Cr and Bottle Cr. This concentration of man-made water bodies suggests a landscape heavily modified for flood control or irrigation within the traditional section-line road grid.