1970s Maps of Chase County, Nebraska

Explore 27 historic maps of Chase County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Chase County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Chase County, NE maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Amherst SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Amherst SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Amherst SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Colorado and Nebraska state line meets in the early 1970s, showing a high plains landscape shaped by ranching and resource extraction. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Pleasant Valley Cem, Roadside Park, and the courses of Frenchman Creek and Wildhorse Creek.

  2. 1971 Map of Alvin, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Alvin, 1974 Print
    1971 Alvin
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-Nebraska borderlands in the early seventies reveal a sparse ranching and energy landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the small settlement of Alvin, find family roots at Hughes Cem, and locate early utility infrastructure like the Pumping Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1971 Map of Alvin NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Alvin NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Alvin NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderland between Colorado and Nebraska comes alive in this early 1970s survey of the High Plains. Genealogists and land researchers can trace property boundaries across Colorado and Nebraska near a Gravel Pit and numerous wells.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Champion, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Champion, 1977 Print
    1973 Champion
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Nebraska, comes into focus in the mid-1970s as agricultural life centers around the waters of Frenchman Creek. Researchers can trace the local landscape through the Zion Cem, the village of Champion, and the Imperial Powerplant.

  5. 1973 Map of Lamar, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Lamar, 1977 Print
    1973 Lamar
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Nebraska, is documented in the 1970s as a high-plains landscape defined by ranching and vital water sources. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Green Lawn Cem or locate historical features like Arterburn Lake and the Top Flight Landing Strip.

  6. 1973 Map of Chase, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Chase, 1977 Print
    1973 Chase
    1977 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in southwest Nebraska is documented here during the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can locate School No 66, the Chase Cem, and the small settlement of Chase along the route of Highway 6.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1973 Map of Imperial NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Imperial NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Imperial NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Agricultural land in southwestern Nebraska stretches across the border of Perkins Co and Chase Co during the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the placement of vital water sources like the numerous Well sites across the sectioned terrain.

  8. 1973 Map of Dittons Creek NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Dittons Creek NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Dittons Creek NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Perkins, Chase, and Hayes counties are documented here in the early 1970s during a period of steady agricultural use. Researchers can locate the Attica Cem and trace the drainage of Blackwood Creek past various local Well sites.

  9. 1973 Map of Enders, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Enders, 1977 Print
    1973 Enders
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County in the mid-1970s is centered on the waters of Enders Reservoir and the small railroad settlement of Enders. Local historians and researchers can trace the development of lakeside leisure at Church Grove Recreation Area or locate landmarks like the Enders Dam and the Burlington Northern line.

  10. 1973 Map of Champion SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Champion SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Champion SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dundy County ranchlands and the high plains terrain are documented here as they appeared in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hiawatha Cem or trace the area around the landmark known as Old Baldy.

  11. 1973 Map of Imperial, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Imperial, 1977 Print
    1973 Imperial
    1977 Print · USGS
    Imperial and the surrounding Chase County plains are captured in the early 1970s, showing the community's growth as a prairie agricultural hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid, find the Mount Hope Cem, and see the early layout of the Imperial Municipal Airport.

  12. 1973 Map of Dittons Creek NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Dittons Creek NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Dittons Creek NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase and Perkins counties appear here in the early 1970s, showing a remote landscape of high plains agriculture and deep canyons. Researchers can locate Blanche Ch and trace the winding course of Stinking Water Creek toward Cliff Dwellers Canyon.

  13. 1973 Map of Reservoir Lake SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Reservoir Lake SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Reservoir Lake SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dundy and Chase Counties meet in this western Nebraska landscape during the early seventies, showing a world of isolated farmsteads and prairie infrastructure. Researchers can trace the settlement at Lamont, find numerous scattered Well sites, and locate the industrial footprint of a Gravel Pit.

  14. 1973 Map of Ough, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Ough, 1977 Print
    1973 Ough
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dundy and Chase counties meet in this 1970s survey of the Nebraska High Plains during a period of steady agricultural production. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites at Ough Cem and Sleepy Hollow Cem, or trace the path of Muddy Cr.

  15. 1973 Map of Wauneta SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Wauneta SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Wauneta SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the Chase Co and Dundy Co line are captured here in the early 1970s. Local historians can trace community roots at Mt Zion Ch and Mt Zion Cem or follow the path of Muddy Creek.

  16. 1973 Map of Reservoir Lake SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Reservoir Lake SW, 1977 Print
    1973 Reservoir Lake SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The sand hills of the Nebraska panhandle are captured in the early seventies along the Chase Co and Dundy Co border. Researchers can trace the path of the regional Pipeline and locate numerous scattered wells across this sparsely populated landscape.

  17. 1973 Map of Imperial NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Imperial NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Imperial NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The High Plains borderlands of the early seventies are captured here, centered on the Spring Creek drainage. Researchers can trace land-use patterns across the Perkins Co and Chase Co line, identifying numerous wells and several local Gravel Pits.

  18. 1973 Map of Arterburn Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Arterburn Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Arterburn Lake
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Nebraska, is captured in the early 1970s during an era of significant irrigation and groundwater management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Frenchman Creek and the Maranville Canal alongside landmarks like Arterburn Lake.

  19. 1973 Map of Reservoir Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Reservoir Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Reservoir Lake
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Nebraska, is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by the irrigation works of Frenchman Creek. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lake View Cem, the small settlement of Crete, and the infrastructure of Reservoir Lake.

  20. 1973 Map of Wauneta SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Wauneta SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Wauneta SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high plains of southwest Nebraska in the 1970s show a landscape shaped by massive drainages at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace the layout of rural homesteads and social centers like Eden Ch and the Community Hall near Horse Canyon.

  21. 1973 Map of Imperial Municipal Airport, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Imperial Municipal Airport, 1977 Print
    1973 Imperial Municipal Airport
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County, Nebraska, is documented here in the early seventies, capturing a transition in high plains transportation and land use. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and aviation landmarks like Imperial Municipal Airport and the Smith Landing Strip (East).

  22. 1974 Map of Dittons Creek SE, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Dittons Creek SE, 1977 Print
    1974 Dittons Creek SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Nebraska panhandle are captured in the mid-1970s as agricultural life centered on the local water systems. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as St John Cem, Elmer Cem, and the winding Stinking Water Creek.

  23. 1974 Map of Wauneta West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Wauneta West, 1977 Print
    1974 Wauneta West
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County agricultural life and transit corridors are well-defined in the mid-1970s as the railroad follows the valley floor. Trace the community footprint of Wauneta alongside Frenchman Creek, the Burlington Northern tracks, and Riverside Cem.

  24. 1974 Map of Dittons Creek, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Dittons Creek, 1977 Print
    1974 Dittons Creek
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chase County's western plains are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and seasonal watercourses. Genealogists and land historians can trace property boundaries and water sources like Stinking Water Creek, Spring Creek, and the local Gravel Pit.

  25. 1974 Map of Wauneta East, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Wauneta East, 1977 Print
    1974 Wauneta East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Near the Chase and Hayes county line in the mid-1970s, the village of Wauneta thrives along the rail and river corridors of the Nebraska plains. Local researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line as it follows Frenchman Creek past several Radio Towers and deep draws like Trail Canyon.

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