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2011 Map of Oxford NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oxford NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Swartz Creek and several smaller tributaries carve a north-south path through the agricultural landscape of Phelps County in this 2011 survey. The terrain is characterized by a series of man-made water management systems, including family-named impoundments such as Walters Reservoir, King Reservoir, and Ebneier Reservoir. These reservoirs, held back by structures like Walters Dam and Ebneier Dam, reflect the vital importance of water storage for the region's farming economy.

A precise grid of section roads, from Road 736 in the north to Road 728 in the south, defines the settlement pattern. Local history is anchored by the Zion Cemetery, which remains a central landmark along Road 730. The map also captures the headwaters of East Branch Turkey Creek and Spring Creek, providing a detailed view of the drainage patterns essential for land use and property research in this part of rural Nebraska.