2011 Map of Polk NW

About this map

Silver Creek and Warm Slough define the drainage patterns across this section of Merrick County, where a rigid grid of agricultural roads like 18th Rd and 20th Rd partitions the fertile plains. The landscape is deeply tied to the braided channels of the Platte River in the southeast, which surrounds substantial landmasses including Hurley Island and Prairie Island. This 2011 survey reveals the enduring rural structure of the region, anchored by the Central City Cemetery on the western edge and the small settlement at Thummel along the rail line. The orientation of roads such as Prairie Island Rd follows the river's path, contrasting with the cardinal precision of the section lines that organize the surrounding Nebraska farmland.