1915 Map of Falls City

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Falls City serves as the primary rail hub on this 1915 survey of Richardson County, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and the Missouri Pacific lines converge. The landscape is defined by the broad valley of the Nemaha River and its numerous tributaries, including Muddy Creek, which snakes through the northern townships of Barada and Liberty. This era of Nebraska agriculture is documented through a dense network of country schools located roughly every two miles, such as Pioneer School, Walnut Grove School, and Friendly School. Along the riverbanks, smaller landings and crossings like Piersons Point and the village of Preston highlight the importance of water access. Further south, industry is represented by the Stone Quarry near Pony Creek, while local social services are anchored by the County Farm northwest of the county seat.