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1958 Map of Holbrook

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Holbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Republican River valley defines this mid-century landscape in Furnas County, where the settlement of Holbrook serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural districts. This era shows a complex water management system essential for the Missouri River Basin development, marked by numerous siphons and canals winding through the bottomlands. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line runs parallel to the river, anchoring the town and facilitating the transport of regional goods.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises into several named canyons and high plains including Smith Canyon, Wild Horse Canyon, and Grant. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of the Lutheran Ch, Miller Cem, and an additional unnamed Cem located near the headwaters of Deer Creek. The mapping of townships like Burtons Bend and Logan provides a clear view of how rural life and infrastructure were organized just after the post-war transition.