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1969 Map of Rushville 4 NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Rushville 4 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep valley through the northern High Plains of Nebraska, serving as the central geographic feature of this late 1960s survey. The landscape is defined by its water-crossings and early rural infrastructure, specifically the Lavaca Bridge, Case Bridge, and Hardin Bridge which provided vital connections across the winding river. Along the northern plateaus, the presence of the Longview Sch and Lavaca Cem indicates the centers of a dispersed ranching community.

Erosion has sculpted the terrain into distinct landmarks such as Coburn Canyon and the Rock Hills, while Antelope Creek feeds the river system from the north. The map also records early industrial activity in the form of Quarries located south of the main river bend. This topographic record documents the boundary between Sheridan and Cherry counties, capturing a remote region of the Sandhills before modern shifts in rural population and land use.