2021 Map of Odencranze Table South

About this map

The high plains of Nebraska converge where the borders of Custer, Lincoln, and Dawson counties meet. This agricultural landscape is defined by elevated landforms such as Odencranze Table and Rock Island Table, which overlook drainage systems like the Cottonwood Valley and Wild Horse Valley. The presence of the Swedish Grove Cem and Linburg Cem suggests a history of rural community life centered around these high mesas. Water management is critical in this environment, evidenced by the Franzen Reservoir and the winding path of Buffalo Cr. The layout of the region follows a strict section-line grid of roads, including Svea Dal Rd and S Svedel Rd, reflecting the Scandinavian heritage of the early homesteaders who settled this portion of the Nebraska tablelands.