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2011 Map of Ravenna NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the heart of Sherman County, shaping a landscape defined by its irrigation infrastructure and agricultural roots. This 2011 survey highlights the engineered waterways crucial to the region, including Canal Number 3 and Canal Number 4, which cross the terrain to manage the prairie’s water resources. These canals run alongside natural drainages like Wiggle Creek and Brown Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and human management.

Local history and genealogy are preserved at the Verdurette Cemetery and Austin Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks among the section lines. The map also traces smaller tributaries such as Beaver Creek and Dry Creek, while Quant Rd provides one of the few named navigational markers in this rural expanse. This layout reveals the enduring grid-system settlement pattern and the vital role of the river valley in Nebraska's geography.