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1968 Map of Menominee

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Menominee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Missouri River and James River converge along the border of Nebraska and South Dakota, defining a landscape of braided channels and expansive floodplains. Near the northern edge, Rush Island sits as a significant landform within the Missouri, while Gayville overlooks the bottomlands from the South Dakota side. The terrain transitions from these low-lying river valleys into the rolling uplands of Nebraska, where a network of rural schools and small settlements reflects the mid-century agricultural character of Cedar County.

Local landmarks such as Menominee and St Helena serve as hubs for the surrounding farming precincts. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural educational sites, including Sunny Side Sch, Joy Hill Sch, and Schremp Sch, alongside the St Helena Chapel and a local Cem. The map also captures the hydraulic history of the region through features like the Kaiser Ditch and several Sandpits along the river banks.