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2011 Map of Trenton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Trenton sits on the northern banks of the Republican River in Hitchcock County, serving as a hub for this prairie landscape defined by the expansive Swanson Lake. The 2011 geography is dominated by the massive Trenton Dam, which regulates the river's flow and supports the Upper Meeker Canal irrigation system essential to the region's agricultural character. Several deep coulees, including Macklin Canyon, Hidy Canyon, and Black Canyon, carve into the surrounding uplands, draining into the river valley.

Genealogists can find important local sites such as Trenton Cemetery, Saint James Cemetery, and the more remote Rosefield Cemetery to the south. The map also details the recreational infrastructure surrounding the reservoir, including Macklin Bay Campground and Spring Canyon Campground. Public works and transportation are represented by the Trenton Municipal Airport and the Trenton Post Office, alongside a network of local roads such as Old Hwy 34 and Recreational Rd 448.