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1966 Map of Rushville SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rushville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a distinct green valley through the high plains of Sheridan County, serving as the primary geographic corridor for this region. To the south, the terrain opens into the Minnetonka area, where the drainage of Pine Creek and Rush Creek defines the landscape. This 1966 field survey documents a sparse, rural infrastructure centered on the river and its tributaries, characterized by isolated schoolhouses and cemeteries that anchored the local ranching community.

Genealogists and local historians can find specifically named landmarks such as Hillview School in the north and Mill School near the river bluffs. Several burial sites are noted, including the Beguin Cemetery and another smaller Cemetery, providing essential location data for family history research. The presence of a Radio Tower and a section of Rushville township boundary further illustrate the mid-century development of this Nebraska cattle country.