1954 Map of Gables NW, 1978 Print
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1954 Map of Gables NW

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Little Cedar Creek meanders through the heart of this Sandhills landscape, marking a remote agricultural territory where the borders of Garfield Co and Wheeler Co meet. The 1954 field check reveals a terrain defined by its water sources and rural infrastructure, centered on townships like Bryan and Kinkaid. The distribution of scattered Windmills across the sheet highlights the necessity of groundwater for the ranching operations that have long sustained this Nebraska region. Educational centers such as School No 34 and School No 22 serve as the primary social anchors for the dispersed families of the Missouri River Basin during the mid-20th century, providing a clear view of the settlement patterns before modern consolidation shifted the rural demographic.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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