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2011 Map of Seward

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Seward serves as the focal point of this 2011 survey, situated at the confluence of the Big Blue River and the meandering Plum Creek. The town's institutional character is defined by the Concordia University campus and the nearby Seward County Fairgrounds, while the surrounding landscape transitions into a grid of agricultural sections and rural drainage systems. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Greenwood Cemetery, Seward Cemetery, and the more remote Union Cemetery to the north.

Water management is prominent across the quadrangle, with the Rolfsmeier Reservoir and its associated dams in the east, alongside smaller tributaries like Coon Creek and Clark Creek. The map records a mix of community landmarks and recreational spots, from the Seward Post Office and Krutz Airport to the Blue Valley Campground and the Issac Walton Cabin, reflecting the area's dual role as a county seat and a gateway to the Nebraska plains.