2014 Map of Wakefield SW

About this map

Wakefield marks the southeastern corner of this agricultural landscape, where the boundary between Dixon Co and Wayne Co cuts across the prairie. The terrain is defined by the hydraulic engineering of the early 20th century, most notably the Logan Creek Dredge which runs diagonally through the center of the sheet. This channelization effort is contrasted by the winding remains of the Old Channel Logan Creek, showing how the natural drainage has been straightened for modern cultivation. Small tributaries such as Myrtle Cr, Sand Cr, and Dry Cr feed into the primary waterways, while Dog Cr and S Logan Cr cross the southern sections. A rigid grid of section roads, including Centennial RD and numerous numbered avenues like 577 Ave and 583 Ave, provides access to the surrounding farmsteads, reflecting the enduring township-and-range surveying system that shaped this portion of Nebraska.