2017 Map of Wilcox

About this map

The town of Wilcox serves as the primary hub in this Nebraska agricultural landscape, situated where the borders of Kearney and Phelps counties meet. This 2017 survey captures the intersection of multiple rural jurisdictions, showing the convergence of Kearney, Phelps, Harlan, and Franklin counties. Local family history and genealogical research are well-supported by the presence of several established burial grounds, including Wilcox Cem just east of the village, Saint Johns Cem to the south, and the more secluded Freewater Cem located in the western portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems such as Sacramento Cr, Center Cr, and the W Br Thompson Cr, which cut through the systematically gridded road network. The map reveals the rigid organization of the Great Plains township system, with clearly marked sections from t5n r17w down to t3n r16w, providing a precise spatial framework for land ownership studies.