2011 Map of Superior

About this map

Superior serves as the focal point of this 2011 survey, situated along the northern banks of the Republican River. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, most notably the Superior Canal which winds across the plains alongside several tributaries including Lost Creek, Blakely Creek, and Oak Creek. This modern record of the Nuckolls County border region illustrates a highly organized agricultural grid, punctuated by small rural settlements like Smyrna and Cadams. Local family history and geography are preserved through the identification of the Ladies Evergreen Cemetery north of the city and the Salem Cemetery near the northern boundary. Several water control structures, such as Grummert Dam, Higer Dam, and Saul Dam forming Higer Reservoir, indicate the critical role of irrigation and drainage in this prairie environment. The presence of the Superior Municipal Airport and the centrally located Superior Post Office highlights the town’s continued role as a regional hub for the surrounding countryside.