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2011 Map of Ponca

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ponca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ponca serves as the focal point of this northeast Nebraska landscape, situated near the sweeping southern bend of the Missouri River. The town's layout is well-defined, featuring the Ponca Post Office and Ponca Rodeo Arena, while the Ponca Cemetery sits on the western edge of the settlement. North of the community, Ponca State Park occupies the river bluffs, offering a Three State Overlook from the heights of Lookout Hill.

The local hydrology is dominated by the winding paths of Aowa Creek, South Creek, and Badger Creek, which drain toward the Missouri. Modern land use is evident in the water management at Aowa Creek Reservoir 1-2 and Schulke Reservoir, as well as recreational developments like the Highland Oaks Golf Course. Near the river, residential enclaves such as Lakota Lndg and Riverwood Ests reflect contemporary settlement patterns along the valley floor.