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1950 Map of Thedford

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Thedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Thedford serves as the primary hub of activity in this section of Thomas County, situated where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad follows the valley of the Middle Loup River. This 1950 edition reflects a landscape defined by the Sandhills, where water courses dictate the placement of transportation and settlement. Further south, the Dismal River winds through the terrain, crossed by the Warner Bridge.

The distribution of rural educational infrastructure is particularly dense, with numerous one-room schools such as Florea Sch, Ewoldt Sch, and Bandy Sch scattered across the township lines. These family-named landmarks, along with Albright Sch and Warner Sch, provide a detailed view of the mid-century community structure before the widespread consolidation of school districts. A portion of the Nebraska National Forest is visible in the northeast, marking a distinct area of managed timber within the open plains.