1966 Map of Clarkson SE

About this map

Agricultural life in Colfax County follows the drainage of Dry Creek and the South Fork as documented in the mid-1960s. The landscape of Midland and Grant townships is defined by a dense network of country schools and family-associated cemeteries that speak to the area's rural heritage. Notable landmarks include St Johns Cem, Cedar Hill Cem, and Praha Sch, reflecting the community nodes established by early Nebraska settlers. The Dry Creek Canal and various drainage forks, including West Fork Maple Creek, illustrate the sophisticated water management required for farming these plains. This period before widespread consolidation preserved many local sites like School No 28 and the Gravel Pit that are vital for genealogical research and mapping the evolution of local townships.