Thurston serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in northeastern Nebraska, where the local Thurston Post Office anchors the townsite along State Hwy Spur S-87A. The terrain is defined by an intricate drainage system including Middle Creek, Cow Creek, and Big Slough Creek, which wind through the township grids. Of particular note is the Logan Creek Dredge in the southwest corner, reflecting significant hydraulic engineering and land management efforts to channelize local waterways. This 2011 survey also details the rural road network, including uniquely named routes like The Strip Rd and Thurston Rd, which connect the dispersed farmsteads of the region. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural hydrology, such as Rattlesnake Creek, and the human-made grid system that organizes this corner of Thurston County.
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1955 · Sioux City
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1958 · Sioux City
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1959 · Sioux City
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1966 · Bancroft
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Thurston
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1966 · Altona SE
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1966 · Altona NE
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1966 · Pender NE
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1966 · Pender
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Wakefield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000