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1960 Map of Deweese

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Deweese
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Little Blue River winds across the northern landscape of this South Central Nebraska survey, defining the agricultural character of the border between Clay Co and Nuckolls Co. The village of Deweese serves as the primary rail hub, situated where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks parallel the river's path. This transportation corridor was central to the region's development, connecting local farming townships like Spring Ranch and Fairfield to broader markets.

Rural life in the early 1960s is mapped through its communal anchors, including St Martin Ch and schools like Roth Sch and Pleasant Hill Sch. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal drainages, most notably Liberty Creek, which is home to the Liberty Creek Cem. Farther south, the Sacred Heart Cem stands near the intersection of several local townships, reflecting the settled family lineages of the Stephens and Nelson areas.