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1966 Map of Thurston

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Thurston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Thurston serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, situated at a critical junction where the Chicago and North Western Railroad cuts through the rolling terrain. The map documents a significant intersection of tribal lands, clearly marking the Winnebago Indian Reservation Boundary and the Omaha Indian Reservation Boundary as they meet near the town center.

Hydrological engineering is evident in the southwest corner with the Logan Creek Dredge and the nearby Old Channel, indicating historical efforts to manage the flow of Rattlesnake Creek and its tributaries. The distribution of rural education is preserved through the locations of School No 2, School No 34, and School No 31, which are scattered across the townships of Perry, Flournoy, and Pender. These details, combined with the meandering paths of Middle Creek and Big Slough Creek, provide a clear picture of the mid-century agricultural and civic structure of Thurston County.