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1963 Map of Royal

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Royal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Royal serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s agricultural survey of Antelope County, situated along the Chicago and North Western railroad line. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Verdigris Creek, which feeds into Grove Lake at the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. A specialized local economy is evident through the presence of a Fish Hatchery near the creek and several Gravel Pits scattered near the rail corridor.

Rural infrastructure is well-preserved here, showing the distribution of education and community life before widespread district consolidation. This includes several country schools such as Sunny Side Sch, Hollylodge Sch, and School No 85. The map also meticulously documents land divisions across the townships of Verdigris, Eden, Royal, Ellsworth, Blaine, and Custer, providing a detailed look at the rural Nebraska grid.