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1952 Map of Taylor NE

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Taylor NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Calamus River defines the central topography of this Sandhills landscape, creating a fertile corridor for cattle ranching and early aviation in Loup County. The river’s path is flanked by numerous family-named establishments, including Chapman Ranch, Schonhar Ranch, and River Ranch, which speak to the area’s agricultural heritage in the early 1950s. A notable Landing Field positioned near the riverbank suggests the logistical importance of small-scale aviation for these isolated properties.

Water management and natural drainage are evident through features such as Gracie Creek and the curiously named Scherzberg Bayou. Educational infrastructure for the rural population is represented by the Valley View Sch, while landmarks like Bald Lake and Robbins Ranch anchor the outlying sections of Little York and Taylor townships. This survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, provides a technical record of a ranching community during an era of significant land management planning.