1955 Map of Niles

About this map

The Solomon River meanders through a landscape of overlapping county lines and agricultural townships in this mid-century survey. The settlement of Niles serves as a local hub along the Union Pacific rail line, while further south, the larger town of Solomon sits at the convergence of several major boundaries including Ottawa, Saline, and Dickinson counties. This intersection of transit and territory is further defined by the Smoky Hill River winding across the southern corner of the quadrangle.