2015 Map of West Bend NE

About this map

The town of Ottosen and the small settlement of St. Joseph anchor this agricultural landscape along the northern edge of Humboldt County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses and engineered drainage systems, including Lotts Creek, Trulner Cr, and Potts Creek, which reveal the intensive land management required for farming in this region. The map illustrates a strictly surveyed grid of rural roads, such as Co Hwy B63 and 100th St, that cross the county line between Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. The presence of Ditch Number 79 and Drainage Ditch Number 8 highlights the historic efforts to reclaim and maintain the prairie soil for cultivation, creating a functional, structured environment where every section is accessible by road.