2011 Map of Pierce SE

About this map

Battle Creek sits at the southern edge of this Madison County landscape, where the namesake stream Battle Creek joins the larger Elkhorn River valley. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the river as it moves eastward, bordered by a rigid grid of rural roads like Benjamin Ave and Half Mile Rd. This layout reveals the late-twentieth-century transition of the Nebraska plains, where historical agricultural plots meet more modern infrastructure. Local genealogy is anchored by established sites such as Saint Patricks Cemetery near the town center and Best Cemetery further northeast. Small-scale aviation is represented by the B C Air Airport, while the Battle Creek Post Office serves as the community's central hub. To the north, the drainage of Hadar Creek cuts across the section lines, highlighting the subtle interplay between the natural waterways and the human-imposed survey system.