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1951 Map of Anselmo NE

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Anselmo NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the northeast corner of this Nebraska landscape, cutting through the distinctive terrain of Victoria and Edith. This mid-century survey, updated in the late 1970s, reveals a rural infrastructure defined by isolated landmarks and small community centers. Several rural schoolhouses are documented across the township divisions, including Happy Hollow Sch, Cooperville Sch, and Windy Point Sch.

A network of windmills is scattered across the hills, marking the importance of groundwater for the region's agricultural life. Near the southern edge, the Victoria Springs Cem and the low-lying Happy Hollow provide specific points of reference for local historians. The map also delineates the county line between Blaine County and Custer County, showing how these administrative boundaries intersect with the natural topography of the Missouri River Basin development area.