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Old Maps of Velma, Nebraska

Explore 11 old maps of Velma, spanning from 1950 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Velma, NE maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Velma
    1950 Map of Velma
    1950 Velma
    1950 Print · USGS
    Arthur and Grant Counties were centers of the Nebraska Sandhills ranching economy in the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Beekins Ranch, Velma, and scattered schoolhouses such as School No 40.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 North Platte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and agricultural expansion. Trace the vast irrigation network of the Sutherland Canal, locate old rural schoolhouses like Rose Hill School, and find family holdings such as Conrey Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 North Platte
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills meet the high plains river valleys in the mid-1950s, a period of intensive water management and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace early prairie settlements like Stapleton and Tryon, or follow the industrial corridor of the Union Pacific through North Platte.
  10. 1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and irrigation economy matured. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named schoolhouses like Maire School or trace the railroad hubs at North Platte and the Fort McPherson National Cemetery.
  13. 1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 North Platte
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley meet in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by water management and rail. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like the Prairie Dell School or find landmarks like the Scott Lookout Tower and Geo P Kingsley Dam.
  16. 1985 Map of Arthur
    1985 Map of Arthur
    1985 Arthur
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape of remote cattle ranches and hidden basins between Arthur and Hyannis. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and private airfields like the Pioneer Ranch Landing Strip and Haythorn Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1986 Map of Bourquim Hill
    1986 Map of Bourquim Hill
    1986 Bourquim Hill
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s at the junction of Arthur, Garden, and Grant counties. Genealogists and historians can locate family ranching landmarks like the F Lane Ranch and isolated water points like Cocklebur Windmill.
  22. 2011 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2011 Print
    2011 Bourquim Hill
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Arthur County, Garden County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2014 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2014 Print
    2014 Bourquim Hill
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Arthur County, Garden County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2017 Print
    2017 Bourquim Hill
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Arthur County, Garden County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bourquim Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Bourquim Hill
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into sharp focus in the 2020s at the junction of Arthur and Garden Counties. Researchers can trace rural routes like Sillassen Rd and Carlholm Dr while locating named family landmarks such as Velma and Bourquim Hill.
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