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1960s Maps of Colfax County, Nebraska

Explore 11 historic maps of Colfax 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 Colfax County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Colfax County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Colfax County, NE maps

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  1. 1966 Map of Clarkson SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Clarkson SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Clarkson SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Colfax County's rural landscape in the mid-sixties is a grid of section-line roads and family farmsteads centered on local township hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific landmarks like Wilson Sch, Immanuel Ch, and School No 10.
  4. 1966 Map of Humphrey SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Humphrey SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Humphrey SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rural townships of Platte County come into focus in the 1960s, showing the agricultural heart of the Nebraska plains. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Calvary Cem, and several numbered country schools.
  7. 1966 Map of Clarkson, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Clarkson, 1968 Print
    1966 Clarkson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colfax County comes into focus in the mid-sixties, showing the settled prairie at a time of rural stability. Researchers can trace the Railroad Grade, locate old schoolhouses like School No 48, and find family sites near Heun.
  10. 1966 Map of Creston, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Creston, 1968 Print
    1966 Creston
    1968 Print · USGS
    The village of Creston and the surrounding farmlands are captured in the mid-1960s at the intersection of four Nebraska counties. Researchers can trace rural landmarks including the Old Railroad Grade, Creston Pioneer Cem, and Boheet Sch.
  13. 1966 Map of Dodge SW, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Dodge SW, 1968 Print
    1966 Dodge SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in eastern Nebraska comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by local schools and meandering creek forks. Researchers can trace rural community centers like Purple Cane Ch, St Patricks Cem, and School No 11 across the section lines.
  16. 1966 Map of Dodge, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Dodge, 1968 Print
    1966 Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Nebraska farming country is documented here in the mid-sixties, centered on the communities of Dodge and Howells. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like SS Peter & Paul Cem, Tabor Cem, and Sacred Heart Ch.
  19. 1966 Map of Leigh, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Leigh, 1968 Print
    1966 Leigh
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rural countryside of Stanton and Colfax Counties is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of family farms and small-town life. Researchers can trace the heritage of local settlements through several burial sites like Bohemian Cem and Leigh Cem or locate defunct schools such as Plain View Sch.
  22. 1966 Map of Clarkson SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Clarkson SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Clarkson SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colfax County is captured here as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries distributed across MIDLAND and GRANT townships. Researchers can trace the locations of Praha Sch, Tolman Cem, and Grandview Cem along the banks of Shell Creek.
  25. 1968 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1968 Richland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Richland and the surrounding Colfax County farmland are captured in the late sixties as the Union Pacific railroad still drove local commerce. Researchers can locate Richland Cem, School No 1, and family landmarks near the banks of Lake McAllister.
  28. 1968 Map of Schuyler, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Schuyler, 1971 Print
    1968 Schuyler
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the late sixties shows a landscape of braided channels and Nebraska prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Schuyler Cemetery or locate the old Riverside Sch and Edholm settlement.
  31. 1968 Map of Rogers, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Rogers, 1971 Print
    1968 Rogers
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the late sixties is shown here in meticulous detail, capturing the river's many islands and the surrounding rail-side towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Dawson Cem, St Marys Cem, and numerous school sites like School No 4.
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