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1964 Map of Milford

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Big Blue River meanders south through Seward County, anchoring the town of Milford and its surrounding agricultural landscape. This mid-century survey captures a significant moment in regional transportation, with Interstate 80 shown as under construction across the center of the sheet, poised to reshape local travel. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line follows the river valley, passing through the settlement of Ruby and serving the industrial and educational needs of the area.

Social and civic life is well-documented through numerous landmarks, including the Nebraska Vocational Training Sch and the Milford Nursing Home. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying several burial grounds such as the Milford Mennonite Cem and Mt Pleasant Cem. Recreational spots like Riverside Park and Horseshoe Lake along the river provide insight into the community's relationship with its water resources during the early 1960s.