1969 Map of Upland SE

About this map

Osco Cem and Trinity Cem sit on the high ground of this agricultural landscape in the late 1960s, marking the deep-rooted family history of North Franklin and surrounding townships. The area is defined by the drainage systems of the Little Blue River and the Middle Branch Thompson Creek, which carve intricate coulees through the Nebraska plains. Industrial infrastructure of the mid-century is evident in the Burlington Northern railroad line and a large Pipeline that traverses the terrain. While mostly open country divided into sections, the presence of numerous wells and a prominent Radio Tower indicates the utility and connectivity of this rural corridor between Cosmo and Grant townships near the Kearney and Franklin county line.