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2014 Map of Wilcox

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wilcox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The village of Wilcox serves as the primary hub in this portion of the Nebraska plains, where the convergence of Phelps, Kearney, Harlan, and Franklin counties creates a unique intersection of local jurisdictions. This agricultural landscape is meticulously organized by a grid of section roads including Polyline Rd, 727 Rd, and A Rd, reflecting the long-term patterns of rural land division in the region. The drainage of the land is defined by several watercourses, most notably Center Creek and the West Branch Thompson Creek, which carve subtle paths through the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved here, providing a record of early prairie settlement. These include the Wilcox Cemetery located just east of the village, the more remote Freewater Cemetery, and Saint Johns Cemetery. State Highway Ne-4 provides the major east-west transit corridor, connecting these scattered rural communities and farmsteads across the county lines.