1952 Map of Sargent SW

About this map

Antelope Valley and Somerford Valley carve through this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, defining a landscape of high plateaus and creek-fed depressions. The Missouri River Basin development program spurred this early 1950s survey, which documents a rural school system in the midst of consolidation. Local education is anchored by Somerford Sch, Coburg Sch, and Elton Sch, while the already Antelope Sch (Abandoned) in the northwest corner signals a shifting population. The map reveals the critical importance of water access in Custer County, marked by numerous Windmill sites across the tablelands. Distinctive geographical features like Boggs Table and the drainage of Wagner Creek illustrate the challenging terrain faced by early settlers in Sargent, Douglas Grove, and Lillian townships.