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1970 Map of Blair

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Blair
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Missouri River bluffs and Loess Hills of eastern Nebraska define the topography of Blair, where the city serves as a regional hub in Washington County. The landscape is shaped by the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor and a complex drainage system including Big Papillion Creek and the Cameron Ditch. In this 1970 snapshot, the educational fabric of the community is prominent, anchored by the hilltop campus of Dana College and a network of neighborhood facilities like North Sch, West Sch, and Central Sch.

North of the main settlement, the area around Cuming City preserves local history through the Cuming City Cem and Cuming City Sch, while the agricultural character is maintained via several Levee systems. Local landmarks such as the Courthouse, St Francis Ch, and Rhoades Park provide specific points of interest for genealogists and researchers tracking the mid-century development of this Missouri River valley community.