2011 Map of Peru

About this map

Peru and Brownville anchor this riverfront landscape along the Nebraska-Missouri border, where the Missouri River winds through a complex system of sloughs and islands. The terrain is defined by its riparian history, with features like State Line Slough, Whalen Slough, and Evans Island marking the shift between the river's main channel and the lowlands of Nemaha County. In the north, the town of Peru is laid out on a grid including California St and Oregon St, while to the south, the Brownville Bridge provides a vital link across the water. Local heritage is preserved at Mount Vernon Cemetery and Sonora Cemetery, offering clear points of interest for genealogical research. The presence of Garst Airport near the northeastern edge and the confluence of the Nishnabotna River further reflect the region's role as a transportation and drainage hub for the surrounding agricultural plains.