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1960s Maps of Buffalo County, Nebraska

Explore 21 historic maps of Buffalo County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Buffalo County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Buffalo County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Buffalo County, NE maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Elm Creek West, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Elm Creek West, 1963 Print
    1961 Elm Creek West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valley and rail corridor are captured here in the early sixties, as the irrigation-fed landscape prepared for modern highway expansion. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Williamsburg Ch, East Twelfth Sch, and the small siding at Trued.
  4. 1961 Map of Amherst, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Amherst, 1963 Print
    1961 Amherst
    1963 Print · USGS
    The village of Amherst and the surrounding Buffalo County townships are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific line, the meandering Wood River, and family landmarks like Stanley Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Miller SW, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Miller SW, 1963 Print
    1961 Miller SW
    1963 Print · USGS
    Dawson and Buffalo counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing a rural Nebraska landscape shaped by the Missouri River Basin project. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Fairview Cem or the old grounds of School No 83 and School No 63.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Denman, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Denman, 1963 Print
    1962 Denman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The braided Platte River channels define this Nebraska landscape in the early sixties as agricultural irrigation and modern highways transformed the valley. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Denman and Kenesaw.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Newark, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Newark, 1963 Print
    1962 Newark
    1963 Print · USGS
    The braided Platte River valley near the historic Kearney outpost is captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate channels of Killgore Island, the grounds of Fort Kearney State Park, and the rail stops at Buda and Newark.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Riverdale, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Riverdale, 1964 Print
    1962 Riverdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska farmland comes into focus in the early sixties as the Union Pacific railroad cuts through the village of Riverdale. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural landmarks like School No 55 and the Lutheran Cem.
  19. 1962 Map of Elm Creek East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Elm Creek East, 1964 Print
    1962 Elm Creek East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County, Nebraska, is seen here during the transition to the interstate era in the early 1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Elm Creek and Odessa or locate vanished landmarks like the Landing Field and early Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Miller NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Miller NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Miller NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County agriculture and rail transit are captured here in the early sixties as the Union Pacific line crosses the plains. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Watertown Sch, Immanuel Lutheran Ch, and Cherry Valley.
  25. 1962 Map of Pleasanton NW, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pleasanton NW, 1964 Print
    1962 Pleasanton NW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's rural townships are captured here in the early sixties, showing the landscape before modern consolidation changed the face of Nebraska's farm country. Researchers can trace the winding South Loup River to find Sartoria, Peake Cem, and various rural landmarks like School No 73.
  28. 1962 Map of Cameron, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cameron, 1964 Print
    1962 Cameron
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's rural landscape comes into focus during the early sixties, showing the agricultural settlement along the buffalo and hall county line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mount Pleasant Cem, School No 48, and the Cameron Ch.
  31. 1962 Map of Miller, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Miller, 1964 Print
    1962 Miller
    1964 Print · USGS
    Miller and the surrounding Buffalo County townships are captured in the early sixties as the Union Pacific railroad continues to shape local life. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Armada Cem and trace the paths of Wood River and Cherry Valley Creek.
  34. 1962 Map of Poole NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Poole NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Poole NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County’s rural sections are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape organized by township lines and traditional prairie agriculture. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmark institutions, including St Wenceslaus Ch, Sodtown Cem, and local schoolhouses like Union Ridge Sch.
  37. 1962 Map of Pleasanton SE, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pleasanton SE, 1964 Print
    1962 Pleasanton SE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is shown in the early 1960s as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and rail-side settlements along the Wood River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Fairmont Cem, Havens Chapel, and the community at Prairie Center.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Poole, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Poole, 1964 Print
    1962 Poole
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Loup River valley and the village of Poole are captured here in the early sixties as the Union Pacific still defined the local corridor. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like School No 70, Majors Cem, and St Joseph Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Kearney, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Kearney, 1964 Print
    1962 Kearney
    1964 Print · USGS
    Kearney and the braided Platte River are captured here in the early sixties during a period of infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of Nebraska State Teachers College, locate the Old Fort Kearney Military Reservation, or find family ties near Glenwood Park and Buda.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1962 Map of Gibbon North, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Gibbon North, 1964 Print
    1962 Gibbon North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County plains and river valleys are captured here in the early sixties, showing the agricultural heartland of Nebraska. Genealogists can trace rural family sites near Riverside Cem or identify the locations of local landmarks like School No 17 and Davis Park.
  49. 1962 Map of Buckeye Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Buckeye Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Buckeye Valley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County prairie life in the early sixties centers on the fertile banks of the Wood River and the undulating hills of Buckeye Valley. Genealogists can trace rural roots through numbered landmarks like School No 97 and the United Brethren Ch.
  52. 1962 Map of Shelton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Shelton, 1964 Print
    1962 Shelton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The town of Shelton and its surrounding Nebraska river bottoms are captured here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace rural school districts like School No 33 and School No 5 or follow the Union Pacific tracks past Platte Valley Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1962 Map of Pleasanton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pleasanton, 1964 Print
    1962 Pleasanton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Pleasanton and the Buffalo County countryside are captured in the early sixties, showing the vital relationship between the valley and the surrounding prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Marys Cem, St Johns Cem, and Grace Ch.
  58. 1962 Map of Alfalfa Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Alfalfa Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Alfalfa Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is shown during the early 1960s as a landscape in transition, where new highway construction began to parallel the historic rail lines. Researchers can trace rural school districts like School No 114 and family landmarks near Dove Hill Cem and Alfalfa Center.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1962 Map of Gibbon South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Gibbon South, 1964 Print
    1962 Gibbon South
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided Platte River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by historic island farming and the path of major transcontinental railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Gibbon and Lowell while locating rural landmarks like St Paul Cem and School No 42.
    3 unique versions available
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