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2017 Map of Pickrell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pickrell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pickrell sits at the southern edge of this landscape, serving as a focal point for a region defined by agricultural plots and an extensive system of water management. The terrain is crisscrossed by a grid of rural roads, including S 12th Rd / US Hwy 77 and E Ash Rd, which connect various farmsteads and resource areas. A notable characteristic of the area is the proliferation of small reservoirs along the drainage basins of Indian Cr and Pierce Cr.

Genealogists may find interest in the Sunnyside Cem located near the northeastern corner, a quiet landmark amidst the surrounding fields. The map documents numerous flood control structures such as Indian Cr Reservoir 6-A and Pierce Cr Reservoir 4-A, illustrating the mid-century infrastructure efforts to manage the prairie waterways. These features, along with named tributaries like Town Cr, reveal the intricate relationship between the local geography and the essential water resources required for Gage County's farming economy.