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1960 Map of Edgar

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Edgar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The town of Edgar serves as the focal point of this 1960 survey, situated at the junction of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Union Pacific railroads. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural landscape across Clay and Nuckolls Counties, defined by a dense network of section roads and small-scale infrastructure like the Pioneer Sch and Sedan Sch. These rural institutions highlight the distributed nature of early Nebraska farming communities.

To the south, the meandering Little Blue River cuts a distinct path through the townships of Blaine and Elk, providing a natural contrast to the rigid grid of the northern prairies. Significant local landmarks such as Angus and Sedan anchor the rail lines, while numerous small watercourses like Oxbow Creek and Big Sandy Creek illustrate the drainage patterns essential to the region's development. This detailed record captures the mid-century evolution of the Plains, where rail-line settlements and school districts formed the backbone of local society.