1966 Map of Mc Paul

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The Missouri River forms a dynamic boundary in this mid-1960s survey, separating Nebraska and Iowa as it winds through a landscape of fertile bottomlands and prominent bluffs. The river's historical shifts are evident in features like Wa-Con-Da Lake, West Chute, and East Chute, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Missouri River Basin. On the Iowa side, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line anchors local transportation, connecting the small settlements of McPaul and Percival. Cultural and genealogical markers are well-preserved across the townships of Liberty, Scott, and Benton, including the Ervine Sch and several local burial grounds like Eatons Cem. To the east, the East Rock Bluffs rise above the floodplain, providing a contrast to the extensive drainage networks of the Plum Creek Ditch and the protected habitat of the Forneys Lake State Game Management Area.