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1948 Map of Seneca 4, 1974 Print
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1948 Map of Seneca 4

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Sand Hills topography dominates this Nebraska landscape, where the shifting dunes of the Cherry and Thomas County border define the local character. In the late 1940s, life in this region centered on isolated schools and the vital transit corridor in the south. The Middle Loup River winds along the southern edge of the sheet, paralleled by the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. This rail line supported small outposts like Norway, which served as a link for the surrounding ranching country. The distribution of rural education centers, including Eatinger Sch, School No 9, and Antelope Valley Sch, illustrates the dispersed settlement pattern typical of the era. To the north, the terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Calf Creek Valley and small water bodies like Duck Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain