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1951 Map of Merna

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Merna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Merna serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, situated at the junction of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The surrounding countryside is defined by a series of distinct valleys and canyons, including Ortello Valley, Dale Valley, and Custer Canyon, reflecting the complex drainage patterns feeding into the South Branch Mud Creek.

A remarkably high density of rural schools, such as Sunshine Sch, Thomas Sch, and Prairie Hill Sch, is scattered throughout the township, suggesting a time of thriving farmstead communities before the widespread consolidation of rural districts. Local history and genealogy are anchored by features like the Merna Cem and the distinctive terrain of Ryno and Kilfoil, providing a clear record of land use and naming conventions in Custer County during the mid-20th century.