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2011 Map of Shelton NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cairo serves as the primary hub in this Hall County landscape, with the Cairo Post Office anchoring the town's small-scale street grid. The surrounding terrain is defined by the gentle meanders of Prairie Creek and Dry Creek, which cut across a strictly surveyed section-line road network. This agricultural region is dotted with local landmarks of historical and practical significance, such as the Burwick Cemetery located central to the quadrangle and the Hickey Lake Dam to the east.

Local transportation and early highway naming conventions are evident in routes like W Old Potash Hwy and W Husker Hwy, which reflect the region's cultural and agricultural identity. The map also captures the expansion of suburban-style residential developments on the eastern edge, transitioning from the wide-open fields surrounding Prairie Creek toward the outskirts of neighboring population centers.