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1970 Map of Maxwell

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Maxwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Platte River valley dominates this 1970s landscape, illustrating the complex intersection of pioneer history and modern infrastructure in Lincoln County. The Union Pacific railroad and Highway 30 parallel the river's northern bank, serving the town of Maxwell and the siding at Keith. To the south, the Tri County Supply Canal cuts through the bluffs near Box Elder Canyon, a vital component of the region's agricultural water management.

Historic military significance is preserved within the Old Fort Mc Pherson Military Reservation Boundary. This area includes the Site of Fort McPherson and the Port Mc Pherson National Cemetery, marking a period when this location was a crucial outpost on the western frontier. Local landmarks like Maranatha Bible Camp and the Bignell Sch near the settlement of Bignell provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of rural Nebraska communities.