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1958 Map of Columbus SE

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Columbus SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The agrarian landscape of the Alexis and Summit townships is defined by a dense network of sections and township boundaries near the Polk Co Butler Co line. In the northern reaches, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts through the terrain, passing near several Gravel Pits and the Bellwood Cem. Rural life in this era was anchored by local institutions such as St Joseph Ch, School No 13, and the Brown Sch, which served the farming families of the Savannah and Creek districts.

Transportation and utility infrastructure appear alongside traditional landmarks, including the Miller Landing Strip and a modern Micro-wave Tower. The map traces the winding paths of Clear Creek and Wilson Creek as they navigate the varied elevations of the Clear and Canada precincts. Local genealogy is supported by the clear marking of burial grounds like St Joseph Cem and Pleasant View Cem, providing a precise record of the mid-century Nebraska interior.