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1978 Map of Seneca

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Seneca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Seneca stands as the primary settlement on this High Plains landscape, situated along a junction of local routes and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the region's changing transportation network in the late 1970s. The town's religious and community life is anchored by the St Boniface Cem located just to the east. The surrounding terrain is organized into expansive rural townships including Fairview, Elroy, and Canton, reflecting the large-scale agricultural division of the area.

Hydrologically, the land is defined by the winding course of S Fk Snake Cr in the southeastern corner. The map also records the jurisdictional boundary between Potter and Faulk Counties, which bisects the quadrangle vertically. This survey captures a moment when traditional rail infrastructure was transitioning to historical grade, while established farmsteads and rural cemeteries remained the core landmarks for local families and genealogists.