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1956 Map of Somerset, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Somerset

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks cut diagonally across this Lincoln County landscape, following the natural course carved by Medicine Creek. This corridor serves as the primary artery for the small settlement of Somerset, which sits at the junction of the rails and the valley floor. The surrounding high plains are organized into townships like Kem and Medicine, where life centered around a network of rural schoolhouses. Researchers will find Rose Valley Sch to the northwest, Belle Prairie Sch to the east, and Little Medicine Sch tucked near the confluence of the main creek and Little Medicine Creek. The map reflects a mid-century agricultural landscape defined by section lines, scattered wells, and the critical relationship between the steam-era rail infrastructure and the water-scarce environment of the Nebraska panhandle region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain