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1969 Map of Heartwell

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Heartwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Heartwell centers this rural Nebraska landscape, where the Burlington Northern railroad cuts a diagonal line across a grid of section lines and irrigation wells. The map reveals a transition in land use and infrastructure, notably featuring the Adams County Canal (Abandoned) and an extensive network of field lines and local roads. On the western edge, the Fort Kearney Military Reservation Boundary serves as a historical marker of earlier frontier presence, contrasting with the mid-century agricultural development.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks including the Holy Family Cem and Eaton Cem, which serve as quiet anchors for the surrounding townships of Eaton and Liberty. Natural drainage is defined by the ephemeral paths of Dry Creek to the north and Sand Creek to the south, illustrating the subtle topography of the Great Plains before modern pivot irrigation completely reshaped the visual character of the region.