2011 Map of Upland SE

About this map

The Little Blue River meanders across this rural landscape in Kearney County, defining the drainage patterns of south-central Nebraska. This 2011 survey captures a quiet agricultural region where land is organized by the rectilinear grid of Osco Rd, B Rd, and A Rd. Notable water management is evident at the Nelson Reservoir, held by the Nelson Dam, while the central terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Middle Branch Thompson Creek. Local aviation and community history are represented by the Sindt Airport and the well-established grounds of Osco Cemetery and Trinity Cemetery. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of local infrastructure and the natural hydrology of the Thompson Creek branches as they flowed through the Nebraska plains in the early 21st century.