1956 Map of Rock Bluff

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The Missouri River forms the central spine of this 1950s landscape, marking the boundary between Mills and Cass counties and the states of Nebraska and Iowa. The river's dynamic nature is evident in the presence of Tobacco Island, Noddleman Island, and Goose Island, as well as the marshy Slough and various drainage ditches. Small settlements and rural hubs like Rock Bluff, Kenosha, and Sargents Spur anchor the upland and bottomland areas, while local education and burial sites are preserved at the Walnut Grove Sch, Kenosha Sch, and the Rock Bluff Cem. Industry is represented by several extraction sites including Ace Hill Quarry and Tobins Quarry situated near the river bluffs. This period of the mid-20th century shows the established Burlington Northern railroad corridor and conservation efforts at the Scott State Wildlife Management Area.