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1952 Map of Norden
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1952 Map of Norden

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep path through this 1950s landscape, marking the boundary between Keya Paha and Brown counties. The settlement of Norden serves as the focal point for this rural Nebraska region, supported by a network of one-room schoolhouses like Rockford Sch and School No 48. The mapping reveals a ranch-based economy, with family-named holdings such as Turner Ranch, Worth Ranch, and the Schiffern Ranch dotting the northern plains. South of the river, the terrain shifts into the Fairfield precinct, where Fairfield Creek flows toward the McMara Ranch. Several educational sites are already noted as out of use, including School No 12 (Abandoned) and School No 31 (Abandoned), documenting the early consolidation and changing demographics of these Sandhills communities during the mid-century era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain