1951 Map of Round Valley

About this map

Lillian Creek and its tributaries carve a network of drainage patterns across this Custer County landscape, defining the rural character of the early 1950s. The settlement of Round Valley serves as a small hub for the surrounding ranching and farming community, anchored by the Round Valley Cem and local educational institutions like the Sargent Valley Sch. The terrain is marked by distinctive topographical features including Sargent Valley and Swiss Valley, where the Swiss Valley Sch stood as a center for nearby families. This survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, provides a detailed look at the water-management infrastructure of the era, evidenced by numerous windmills scattered across the hills to support livestock in this semi-arid region of Nebraska.