2014 Map of Rockville

About this map

Middle Loup River and the South Loup River dominate this central Nebraska landscape, defining the geographic orientation of the settlements here. In the north, Rockville sits near the confluence of Rock Cr and the larger Loup, while the southern portion of the quadrangle includes the northern edges of Ravenna. The terrain between these waterways is characterized by the upland divides of the Sherman and Buffalo county line, where local landmarks like Noble Field and Hayestown Cem are established. Transportation follows the river valleys and a structured section-line grid, with Ne-58 cutting diagonally through the drainage basins to connect the rural communities. These water systems were critical to the development of the region's agricultural layout, influencing the placement of the Soulville Cem and the various county roads that cross the prairie.