Old Maps of Broken Bow, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Broken Bow. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Broken Bow, NE maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Broken Bow NE, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Broken Bow NE, 1952 Print
    1951 Broken Bow NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Custer County life in the early fifties was centered on the valleys and rail lines that connected these Nebraska townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural landmarks, such as Bethel Ch, Reed Valley Sch, and the Broken Bow Fairground.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Broken Bow, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Broken Bow, 1952 Print
    1951 Broken Bow
    1952 Print · USGS
    Broken Bow emerges as a mid-century rail and agricultural hub in this detailed survey of Custer County. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like East Table Sch, St Joseph Cem, and the Custer Center Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the vital river valleys that supported its ranching and rail towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and locate settlements like Dannebrog, Broken Bow, and Brewster.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska during the mid-fifties reveals a region defined by its river-valley railroads and the rolling Sand Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through towns like Broken Bow, Merna, and Anselmo.

  5. 1985 Map of Broken Bow
    1985 Map of Broken Bow
    1985 Broken Bow
    1985 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the mid-1980s displays a landscape of high tablelands and river valleys shaped by the reach of the railroad. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old rail stops along Mud Creek, from Berwyn to Litchfield, or locate land near Redfern Table and West Table.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Broken Bow NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2011 Map of Broken Bow, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Broken Bow, 2011 Print
    2011 Broken Bow
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Broken Bow NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Broken Bow, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Broken Bow, 2014 Print
    2014 Broken Bow
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Broken Bow NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Broken Bow, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Broken Bow, 2017 Print
    2017 Broken Bow
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Broken Bow, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Broken Bow NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Broken Bow NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of high tablelands and deeply cut valleys north of Broken Bow. Researchers can trace the agricultural layout along Dutchman Valley Rd or explore the terrain of Deadmans Canyon and French Tableland.

  13. 2021 Map of Broken Bow, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Broken Bow, 2021 Print
    2021 Broken Bow
    2021 Print · USGS
    The county seat of Broken Bow is shown in detail during the early 2020s, highlighting its role as a regional hub in the Nebraska Sandhills. Researchers can locate the Custer County Courthouse, trace the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line, and find family names at Saint Joseph Cem.

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