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2017 Map of Thedford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Thedford serves as a central hub in the Nebraska Sandhills, situated where the Middle Loup River flows through the northern reaches of Thomas County. The town layout is clearly defined by its street grid, including Main St and Railroad St, reflecting its historical reliance on transportation. Just south of the river valley, the Thomas County Airport and Hillcrest Cemetery occupy the transitional ground leading toward the higher elevations.

The southern portion of this map transitions into the specialized environment of the Nebraska National Forest, an area characterized by unique reforestation efforts in a prairie landscape. The infrastructure here is sparse but intentional, with tracks like Windmill Rd and Florea Ln cutting through the terrain. This 2017 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of the region, from the residential clusters along Mercure Loop to the expansive ranching lands defined by the Public Land Survey System.