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1955 Map of O'Neill

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of O'Neill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Sand Hills of northern Nebraska dominate this mid-century landscape, a region defined by its unique prairie geology and the convergence of major waterways. The Niobrara River carves a deep path across the northern tier, while the Missouri River forms a natural boundary near the Yankton Indian Reservation. To the south, the headwaters of the Elkhorn River and South Fork Elkhorn River emerge from the sandy uplands, supporting agricultural communities like O'Neill, Atkinson, and Stuart.

Transport and land use patterns are visible through the corridors of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the vast tracts of the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Local landmarks such as the Dustin Post Office, Spencer Dam, and Grand Rapids Bridge provide specific points of interest for historical research. The map also captures the natural diversity of the region, from the wetlands of Swan Lake and Willow Lake to the high ground at Stony Butte and Ruddle Table.