2021 Map of Pierce NW

About this map

Willow Creek meanders through this portion of rural Pierce County, carving a low valley across a landscape dominated by the Public Land Survey System’s geometric grid. The map document highlights the agrarian structure of the region, where section lines are traceably defined by a network of local roads including 854th Rd and 542nd Ave. For those researching family history in the area, the locations of Trinity Cem and Lambrecht Cem serve as important genealogical landmarks, anchoring the locations of early local communities. The terrain is characterized by the subtle drainage patterns of the northern Nebraska plains, with the waterway and its small tributaries providing the only significant break in the organized township divisions of t26n r4w and t26n r3w.