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1968 Map of Valley

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Elkhorn River meanders across this eastern Nebraska landscape, defining the character of the river valley between Valley and Waterloo. In the late 1960s, this region was shaped by its water and transport links, with the Union Pacific and Chicago and North Western railroads crossing the plains. The map reveals an interesting pattern of gravel extraction and water reclamation, evidenced by numerous sandpits and modern developments like Riverside Lakes and Lake Taormina.

Beyond the primary settlements, rural life is documented through institutions like School No 15, School No 41, and the St John Seminary. The presence of the Old Rawhide Channel near Rawhide Creek suggests the shifting nature of the local hydrology over time. In the northeast corner, the small community of Elk City and its nearby Elk City Cem serve as focal points for local family history research.