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2011 Map of Stamford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stamford anchors the southern landscape of this 2011 survey, situated along the path of Sappa Creek and the Old Hwy. The village is a focal point for local history, containing the Stamford Post Office and the nearby Stamford Cemetery. The area's water management and agricultural infrastructure are prominently displayed, characterized by the Cambridge Canal which cuts diagonally across the northern half of the map, and several small reservoirs such as Stamford Reservoir 2-A and Crow Reservoir.

The Republican River winds through the center of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous tributaries including Spring Creek, Deep Creek, and Foster Creek. This network of waterways, coupled with named landmarks like Oxford Junction and Flynn Junction, reveals a rural landscape defined by its irrigation systems and the convergence of local transit routes. Several engineering features, including Frear Dam and Murdock Dam, underscore the intensive land use required for Nebraska prairie farming in the early 21st century.