2011 Map of Orchard NW

About this map

Verdigre Creek and its various tributaries define the drainage patterns across this rural landscape in Knox County, Nebraska. The map illustrates a section of the Great Plains dominated by agricultural grid roads such as 874 RD and 513 Ave, which connect dispersed rural landmarks. Local history is anchored by the Enterprise Cemetery in the northwestern quadrant and the Pleasant View Cemetery to the south. Water management is a visible priority in the region, evidenced by the Howard Reservoir and the accompanying Howard Dam. Natural drainage features like Big Springs Creek and the meandering Hathaway Slough reveal the underlying topography of the Nebraska prairie as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map also traces the convergence of several waterways, including Cottonwood Creek and East Branch Verdigre Creek, showing how the land is segmented by both natural flow and section-line roads like Ashfall RD.