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1952 Map of Dorsey

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dorsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Niobrara River carves across the northeastern corner of this 1952 topographic survey, defining a rugged drainage system that separates Western and Washington townships. The landscape is dominated by the winding path of Steel Creek, which flows through deep-cut valleys and canyons towards the river. Rural settlement in this portion of Holt Co and Knox Co is anchored by the small communities of Dorsey and Knoxville.

Genealogists and local historians can find a high density of mid-century community markers, including four distinct school sites like Old Mill Sch and School No 4, alongside the Dorsey Ch. The map also precisely locates several burial grounds, from the National Cem near the river bluffs to the Dorsey Cem and Star Cem further south. Numerous windmills and small water features like Revell Ponds underscore the agricultural and ranching heritage of the plains during the post-war era.