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1985 Map of Fairbury

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Fairbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Fairbury and the surrounding plains of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas are depicted in this mid-1980s planimetric study. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of agricultural section lines and small rail-oriented communities like Hebron, Deshler, and Bruning. The winding path of the Little Blue River provides a natural break in the geometric township layout, accompanied by smaller tributaries such as Sandy Creek and Turkey Creek.

Transport corridors are a primary focus, showcasing the active routes of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads that historically fueled the development of towns like Alexandria and Davenport. Local history and preservation are represented by the Rock Creek Station State Historical Park near Endicott, marking a vital stop on the old wagon trails. Further north, the Alexandria State Wildlife Management Area and local aviation hubs like the Mid-America Airport reflect the mix of conservation and infrastructure at this date.