2011 Map of Phillips

About this map

Phillips and the nearby siding of Lockwood define the agricultural landscape of Hamilton County in the early 21st century. The village of Phillips serves as a local hub, anchored by the Phillips Post Office and connected to the wider region by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. This area is characterized by the complex hydrology of the Platte River valley, where the main channel weaves around Guendel Island. Parallel watercourses including the Wood River, Warm Slough, and Lincoln Creek drain the surrounding plains, which are meticulously divided by a grid of rural roads such as Fort Kearney Rd and Vieregg Rd. To the south, the Edgerton Dam creates the Edgerton Reservoir, a notable water management feature in this prairie environment. The presence of the Terry Farm Airport reflects the continued importance of private aviation in supporting the local farming economy.