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1950 Map of Highmore SE
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1950 Map of Highmore SE

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Wolf Creek meanders through the central plains of Hyde and Hand counties in this mid-century topographic survey. The landscape is defined by the expansive townships of William, Hamilton, and Riverside, reflecting a settled agricultural grid typical of the Missouri River Basin development era. Educational centers like the Hamilton Sch and West Riverside Sch serve as the primary social landmarks in this sparsely populated region. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the industrial presence of the Chicago and North Western railway, which cuts a straight line through the townships of Bramhall and Ree Heights. This rail infrastructure, paired with numerous scattered windmills, highlights a period when local life relied heavily on the coordination of rail transport and groundwater management for prairie survival.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain