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1963 Map of Orchard NE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Orchard NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The rolling plains along the Knox and Antelope County line are documented in this early 1960s survey, showing a landscape defined by small-scale agriculture and dispersed rural institutions. The drainage of Merriman Creek and the meandering Verdigre Creek carve through the townships of Logan, Miller, and Verdigris, providing the primary geographical anchors for this section of the Missouri River Basin.

Genealogists will find notable value in the location of rural landmarks such as Alcott Cem and Millerboro Cem, alongside several legacy schools including School No 23 and School No 54. The presence of Grove Lake in the southwest corner and scattered industrial sites like a Gravel Pit highlight the varied land use in Eden township during this era. Fine red dashed lines throughout the map provide an unchecked but detailed record of fence and field lines as they appeared during aerial photography in 1961.