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1966 Map of Pender

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pender
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The settlement of Pender sits as a focal point in northeast Nebraska, nestled where the Logan Creek valley transitions from its natural winding path to a managed waterway. The landscape is defined by the Dredge and the Old Channel, reflecting mid-century efforts to control the meandering creek that bisects the Omaha Indian Reservation Boundary. This intersection of geography and governance is further highlighted by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary running through the southern townships.

Local history is deeply etched into the rural sections through a dense network of country schools and religious sites. Researchers can find School No 5, School No 37, and several others distributed across the townships, alongside quiet landmarks like St Marks Cem and St Johns Ch. Aviation interest is represented by Lampe Landing Field, while the area's agricultural character is evidenced by the numerous fence and field lines that lattice the drainages of Rattlesnake Creek and Jeppson Creek.