1966 Map of Peru
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
Peru stands prominently on the western bluffs above the Missouri River in this mid-1960s landscape, anchored by the campus of Peru State College. To the south, the village of Brownville serves as a gateway across the river via the Toll Bridge, connecting Nebraska to Missouri. The river valley itself is a complex network of shifting boundaries and watercourses, including the Nishnabotna River and Evans Island. The presence of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line, winding along the base of the loess hills, underscores the historical importance of the river corridor for transportation. Local history is well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks such as Locust Grove Sch, Mt Vernon Cem, and the tucked-away Happy Hollow Sch, illustrating the dispersed settlement patterns of Nemaha County during this era.
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Editions of this 1966 Peru Map
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Historical Maps of Peru Through Time
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