2010 Map of Sanborn NE

About this map

The Cottonwood River and its meandering tributaries dominate this agricultural landscape in Brown County, north of Springfield. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road network, where routes like County Hwy-1 and County Hwy-2 partition the prairie into a grid of large farmsteads. Flowing from the west, the Mound Creek system creates a intricate drainage pattern as it joins the primary river valley. For those researching local heritage, the Christ Lutheran Cemetery serves as a significant landmark in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. Small-scale water features like Coal Mine Creek and the Little Cottonwood River further define the local hydrology, reflecting a region where the natural watercourses still dictate the placement of rural infrastructure and agricultural boundaries.