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1952 Map of Taylor SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Rural schoolhouses anchor the landscape of Loup County during the early 1950s, reflecting a dispersed ranching and farming community. Named landmarks like Lone Star Sch and Round Hill Sch dot the terrain, which is defined by the winding paths of the Calamus River to the north and the North Loup River to the south. The irrigation infrastructure of the Taylor-Ord Canal and various siphons and spill banks along the river bottom suggest the vital role of water management in this part of the Missouri River Basin development program.

Deep canyons such as Leydell Canyon, McCord Canyon, and Bohye Canyon cut through the central uplands, separating the river valleys. This topography created distinct pockets for early residents, documented here through local names like Kent Sch and Pleasant View Sch. The map preserves the specific locations of these educational and social centers before many were consolidated or moved in the latter half of the century.