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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

Dorsey and Knoxville anchor this 1950s study of the borderlands between Holt Co and Knox Co. The landscape is defined by the northern flow of the Niobrara River and a complex network of drainages including Squaw Creek, Steel Creek, and Pishel Creek. This era reveals a rural society organized around small school districts and local parishes, with prominent landmarks such as Old Mill Sch, Knoxville Sch, and Dorsey Ch serving as community hubs.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the presence of several burial grounds, including the National Cem, Dorsey Cem, and Star Cem. The map provides a precise look at mid-century land use in the Missouri River Basin development area, showing numerous Windmill locations and water features like Revell Ponds and Long Creek that were essential to the local agricultural economy before modern infrastructure shifts occurred.