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2017 Map of Sumner

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sumner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sumner serves as the primary hub in this central Nebraska landscape, situated near the confluence of the Wood River and the Dry Fork Wood River. The town layout is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as Main St and Chestnut St, reflecting a classic prairie settlement pattern centered on easy access to water and transportation. The surrounding countryside in Dawson County is dotted with legacy sites essential for genealogical research, including Saint Patricks Cem to the northwest and the Sumner Cem just east of the village center.

Agricultural water management is evident through the presence of the Newquist Reservoir and Winter Reservoir, which anchor the drainage basin between the Wood River and Elm Cr to the south. Small clusters like Park Valley and the solitary Jewell Cem provide evidence of earlier rural community nodes that shaped the development of this region. The map preserves the exact alignment of the local section roads, including RD 767 and RD 770, as they navigate the subtle terrain of the Platte River watershed.