1951 Map of Jamison SW

About this map

The Niobrara River flows through the southern portion of this landscape, marking a significant topographical transition between the elevated plains of Mills and Simpson and the river valley below. In the early 1950s, this rural area of Keya Paha and Rock counties was defined by a sparse network of section-line roads and remote prairie infrastructure. Educational life for local farm families centered on country schools such as Bothwell Sch in the north and Holton Sch near the Kirkwood area. Numerous windmills are documented across the plains, indicating the critical role of groundwater for livestock in this environment. The map details several small waterways contributing to the basin, including Big Anne Creek and Rock Creek, along with smaller settlements like Dyer situated near the riverbanks.