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2011 Map of Potter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Potter serves as the central hub of this Cheyenne County landscape, situated along the valley of Lodgepole Creek. The town's layout reflects a classic Nebraska plains settlement, organized around the critical transport corridor that parallels the creek. Local community landmarks are clearly documented, including the Potter Post Office and the Potter Community Cemetery located just south of the main residential cluster.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the surrounding agricultural land, evidenced by several small-scale structural features like Heimer Dam, Jung Dam, and Willoughby Dam. These features suggest a reliance on controlled irrigation and drainage to support the farmstead grid defined by routes such as Cheyenne Co RD and Road 77. Near the town center, the Prairie Pines Golf Course provides a modern recreational element amidst the traditional ranching and farming infrastructure.