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1955 Map of Wolbach SW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Wolbach SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The North Loup River and Middle Loup River converge in this mid-century survey of Howard County, illustrating the hydraulic and agricultural character of the Nebraska landscape. The map captures a period of consolidation in rural education, marking several active district locations such as School No 56 and School No 21, while simultaneously identifying others like School No 33 (Abandoned) that had already ceased operation.

Transport corridors define the southern and eastern edges, with the Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads tracing the river valleys. Local landmarks like Fairdale Ch and several burial grounds, including St Peter Cem and Logan Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogical research. The varied topography between Cody Creek and Spring Creek reveals the transition from flat river bottoms to the dissected uplands of the Fairdale and Logan townships.