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1954 Map of Gables, 1978 Print
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1954 Map of Gables

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Cedar Creek meanders through the sandy, dune-inflected landscape of Garfield County in this mid-century survey of Nebraska’s interior. The small settlement of Gables serves as a lonely landmark in a region defined more by its terrain and political townships than by dense population centers. The map documents the rural educational infrastructure of the period, specifically noting School No 9 and School No 30 situated near the Garfield and Wheeler County line. These schools were essential hubs for families ranching across the townships of Roosevelt, Erina, Buffalo, and Ericson. A network of numerous windmills, such as the one labeled simply Windmill, reflects the critical reliance on groundwater to support life and livestock in this expansive Sandhills environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain