2011 Map of Somerset

About this map

Somerset occupies a central position on this Lincoln County landscape, situated where the high plains of Nebraska are dissected by the winding drainage of Medicine Creek. The area's character is defined by a sparse, grid-based network of roads that follow the township and section lines, many carrying names that likely reflect local family history such as S Darnell Rd and S Ash Grove Rd. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the convergence of the creek and its major tributary, Little Medicine Creek, which create natural breaks in the predominantly agricultural terrain. Historic transport routes are evidenced by the presence of S Wagon Trail Rd running along the western edge, indicating the enduring nature of old prairie paths as they transitioned into the modern county road system. This survey provides a clear look at the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century before modern expansion or changes to the local watercourses.