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2011 Map of Rockville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Loup River and South Loup River basins defines the agricultural landscape around the town of Rockville, Nebraska. This 2011 survey illustrates the rural character of Sherman County, where the local economy and settlement patterns are dictated by the waterways and a grid of secondary roads such as Sodtown Rd and Pawnee Rd. The town itself serves as the primary hub, anchored by the Rockville Post Office and connected via the aptly named Railroad Ave, reflecting the historical importance of the rail corridor in transporting grain from the surrounding plains.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of regional burial grounds, specifically Hayestown Cemetery and Soulville Cemetery, which are positioned away from the main settlement. The presence of Noble Field and the meandering path of Rock Creek further detail the specific land use and natural drainage that has supported these farming communities for generations.