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2017 Map of Richland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Richland serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Colfax County, situated just north of the Platte River. The settlement pattern follows a rigid section-line grid, typical of the Nebraska plains, though the natural hydrology of the area introduces significant complexity. The broad Platte River valley is home to substantial landforms like Hewitt Island and Tomek Island, while managed drainage features such as Barnholdt Ditch and Shonka Ditch indicate the long-standing efforts to reclaim and utilize the fertile bottomlands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Richland Cem northwest of the main townsite, along with the local Po. The map also captures several natural water bodies and seasonal flows, including Lake McAllister, Clear Creek, and Lost Cr, which meander through the southern half of the quadrangle. These features, combined with the various county roads like Road E and Co Rd D, provide a precise record of the rural infrastructure and land management in the early 21st century.