2017 Map of Overton

About this map

The village of Overton sits on the northern edge of the Platte River valley, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural plains of Dawson County. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by water management and transport, where the Platte River splits around Jeffreys Island and the South Channel Platte River. To the south, the massive Phelps County Canal cuts through the terrain, illustrating the region's reliance on large-scale irrigation systems. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Overton Cem just outside the village and the Platte Valley Cem further south. The map documents the intricate grid of rural routes, from Westside Rd to the various numbered section lines like RD 440, which facilitate the movement of goods and people across the river via the Overton Bridge.