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2017 Map of Roca

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salt Creek defines the drainage of this portion of Lancaster County, following the Salt Valley Roadway south from the expanding outskirts of Lincoln. The landscape transitions from the suburban development of the state capital into a network of smaller rail-stop settlements and agricultural centers. Notable local landmarks include the Simmons - Saltillo Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial Park, reflecting the long-standing community footprint in the region.

Water management is a central feature of the terrain, visible through several engineered bodies including the Block Reservoir, Salt Creek Reservoir 35-1, and Roca Subwatershed Reservoir. Small historic clusters such as Rokeby, Saltillo, Jamaica, and Hanlon dot the roadway, while Roca, Sprague, and Hickman serve as larger hubs near the southern edge. The map also traces various local tributaries like Wittstruck Creek and Beal Slough, illustrating the intricate watershed feeding the Platte River system.