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1964 Map of Waverly

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Waverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Salt Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, its serpentine path defining the drainage for numerous tributaries like Rock Creek, Jordan Creek, and Stevens Creek. The topography is characterized by the distinct elevation of North Bluff and the rolling agricultural land of Lancaster County during the mid-1960s. The town of Waverly sits as a primary hub of activity, positioned along the vital transportation corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and the Quincy road.

Social and community markers are scattered across the rural sections, providing essential leads for genealogists. Landmarks include Bethlehem Ch to the north and the Marian Center and Pierce Cem to the south. These features, combined with the presence of a Substation and the outskirts of Lincoln, reveal a period of transition where traditional farming life met the expanding infrastructure of the neighboring capital city.