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1899 Map of Loup
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1899 Map of Loup

USGS Topo · Published 1899

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The branching waters of the North Fork Loup River, Middle Fork Loup River, and South Fork Loup River converge in this late nineteenth-century Nebraska landscape. The region is defined by its early rail network, including the Union Pacific RR and the Burlington and Missouri River RR, which facilitated the growth of several pioneer settlements. The cultural heritage of the area is visible in places like the Danish-founded Dannevirke and Dannebrog, reflecting the strong Scandinavian influence on the plains during this era. Other central hubs such as Ashton, Scotia, and Rockville are situated among a landscape of creek-fed townships like Warsaw, Ashton, and Oak Creek. This survey captures a specific moment when these valley towns and upland townships were becoming established centers of commerce and rail transport along the Loup river system.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1899
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain