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1951 Map of Callaway SE, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Callaway SE

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The South Loup River winds through the southern reaches of this Custer County landscape, carving a wide valley floor characterized by tight meanders and seasonal drainage channels. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the elevated terrain of Ryno Table, a high plateau dissected by deep ravines including Yellow Dog Canyon and Custer Canyon. This early 1950s survey reveals a rural society structured around local education, evidenced by the dense distribution of country schools across the townships. Many of these institutions, such as Cement Sch and Sunny Side Sch, are positioned along the small waterways and tributaries like Spring Creek, reflecting the importance of creek valleys for early settlement and road placement in this part of the Great Plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain