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2017 Map of Precept

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Precept
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Precept serves as the quiet center of this agricultural landscape in southern Furnas County, situated near the headwaters of Sappa Cr and Sheep Cr. The terrain is defined by a dense network of creek valleys, including Beaver Cr to the north and the winding course of Maple Cr further south. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water management is central to the local economy, evidenced by features like Ehrke Reservoir and Atkinson Reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds throughout the area. From Maple Creek Cem in the southwest to Deaver Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem along the eastern borders, these sites provide a physical connection to the early families of the region. The map also records the precise grid of section roads, such as RD 706 and DR 432, that delineate the historical township and range system near the Nebraska-Kansas state line.