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1958 Map of Duncan

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Duncan and the western edge of Columbus define the landscape of this 1958 survey, where the confluence of the Loup River and Platte River shapes the local geography. The area is characterized by a dense network of water management features, including a large Canal and Lake Babcock, supporting the agricultural needs of the valley. The Union Pacific railroad runs diagonally across the terrain, passing through the small community of Sheldonville and serving as a primary transportation artery through Butler and Oconee townships.

Local history researchers will find several rural landmarks, including Jackson Cem near Duncan and three numbered schoolhouses — School No 3, School No 5, and School No 17 — scattered across the river bottoms. The map also captures the industrial activity of the mid-20th century, with multiple Gravel Pits and gravel operations located along the riverbanks, particularly near Wagners Lake and the western outskirts of Columbus.