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2014 Map of Pierce

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pierce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pierce serves as the focal point of this Nebraska landscape, situated at the confluence of several vital water systems. The North Fork Elkhorn River meanders through the eastern portion of the area, while the expansive Willow Cr Lake dominates the central terrain. This water-rich geography is further defined by Pierce Lake and the smaller Willow Cr, highlighting a region shaped by its drainage patterns and fertile river valleys.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks on the outskirts of the town, including Saint Josephs Cem and Prospect View Cem. The survey details a structured grid of rural roads and early streets such as W Pierce St and N Mill St, which connect the community to its surrounding agricultural environment. The presence of Yankton Slough and Dry Cr further illustrates the complex hydrology that historically influenced land use and settlement in Pierce County.