1979 Map of New Holland

About this map

New Holland and Harrison serve as the primary social and economic hubs of this agricultural landscape in Douglas County. The late-1970s terrain is marked by a complex network of conservation sites, including the National Waterfowl Production Area and several smaller National Waterfowl Production Areas that punctuate the prairie. This environmental focus is balanced by an established rural infrastructure of family-named institutions and essential community markers. Local life centers around the Ebenezer Ch and rural education centers like Markus Sch and Beukelman Sch. Water management is evident through the Garden Valley Ditch and Meadow Drain, reflecting the engineering required to sustain farming in the region. Notable landmarks for genealogical research include both the New Holland Cem and Harrison Cem, while the New Holland Lake provides a distinct natural focal point amidst the surrounding townships.