1968 Map of Rogers

About this map

The Platte River corridor dominates this late-1960s landscape, weaving a complex network of channels and landforms including Sheep Island and Murphy Island. The settlement of Rogers sits north of the river along the Union Pacific line, while Linwood occupies the southern bluffs near the mouth of Skull Creek. This survey captures the transition from the flat, ditch-drained agricultural lands of the north, serviced by Byrne Ditch and Payzant Ditch, to the more varied topography of the southern townships. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks such as Dawson Cem, St Marys Cem, and several numbered schoolhouses including School No 10 and School No 86. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade winding through the southern hills provides evidence of earlier transportation routes that once connected these river valley communities.