Old Maps of Purdum, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

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Purdum, NE maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Purdum, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Purdum, 1967 Print
    1949 Purdum
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the late 1940s as a region of remote ranching outposts and high prairie rivers. Researchers can locate dozens of historic family lands like the McMullen Ranch and Atkinson Ranch, or trace the rural school system through West Purdum Sch and Compton Sch.

  2. 1951 Map of Purdum
    1951 Map of Purdum
    1951 Purdum
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills in the early fifties come alive on this map of cattle country along the North Loup River. Family history and local landmarks abound, from the village of Purdum to the Walking Circle Ranch and rural anchors like Cascade Sch.

  3. 1957 Map of Valentine, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Valentine, 1960 Print
    1957 Valentine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Nebraska's ranching country and the vast Sand Hills are detailed here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks like the Dahlgren Ranch and trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad through Valentine.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Valentine
    1959 Map of Valentine
    1959 Valentine
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern Nebraska Sand Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a vast ranching landscape shaped by the Niobrara and Loup rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chicago and North Western and locate remote outposts like Brownlee or Kennedy.

  5. 1985 Map of Goose Creek
    1985 Map of Goose Creek
    1985 Goose Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's Sandhills come into focus in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of remote ranching outposts and wildlife preserves. Trace old rail routes and rural settlements like Brownlee, Seneca, and Purdum along the Goose Creek watershed.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Purdum
    1986 Map of Purdum
    1986 Purdum
    1986 Print · USGS
    Thomas County ranching life is preserved in this mid-1980s survey of the Nebraska Sandhills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land holdings such as Lowe Ranch, Martin Ranch, and the settlement of Purdum along the North Loup River.

  7. 2011 Map of Purdum, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Purdum, 2011 Print
    2011 Purdum
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Purdum, including Cherry County, Thomas County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Purdum, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Purdum, 2014 Print
    2014 Purdum
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Purdum, including Cherry County, Thomas County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Purdum, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Purdum, 2017 Print
    2017 Purdum
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Purdum, including Cherry County, Thomas County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Purdum, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Purdum, 2021 Print
    2021 Purdum
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills in the early 2020s remain defined by quiet ranching routes and the winding North Loup River. Researchers can trace the localized road network around Purdum and follow landmarks like Ryman Ln and Atkins Rd.

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