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2021 Map of Rockville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Middle Loup River and South Loup River dominate this Central Nebraska landscape, flowing roughly parallel through a region defined by the transition from river valleys to the surrounding uplands. On the northern banks of the Middle Loup, Rockville is oriented around Railroad Ave and Ley St, while the town of Ravenna sits further south along the lower river. The topography here reflects the ancient alluvial and aeolian processes of the Platte River basin, with many small intermittent drainages and draws cutting through the loess hills between the river corridors.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Hayestown Cem and Souleville Cem, which are situated on the higher ground overlooking the river valleys. The grid-based road system includes historically named routes like Ashton-Rockville Rd and S River Rd, while the boundary between Sherman and Buffalo Counties bisects the map, marking a significant administrative division in this agricultural heartland. Noble Field stands as a distinct landmark within the floodplains of the South Loup, illustrating the varied land use across this rural expanse.