Old Maps of Dixon County, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration
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Dixon County, NE maps
(93)- 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
1898 Elk Point1960 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of ferries and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the early foundations of Elk Point and Vermillion or locate vanished crossings like Ionia Ferry and the Ponca Ferry.2 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Elk Point
1901 Elk Point1901 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured here at the turn of the century during the peak of the steam rail era. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. and locate early settlements like Spirit Mound, Newcastle, and Burbank. - 1907 Map of Elk Point
1907 Elk Point1907 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are shown here at the start of the century, centered on the Missouri and Big Sioux river valleys. Researchers can trace the river's old path through oxbows like Mc Cook Lake and locate early river crossings including Vermilion Ferry and Ponca Ferry.6 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
1955 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sioux City
1958 Sioux City1958 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital. - 1959 Map of Sioux City
1959 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts. - 1963 Map of Elk Point, 1964 Print
1963 Elk Point1964 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured in the early sixties as the modern interstate began to parallel the historic Milwaukee Road. Researchers can locate numerous country schoolhouses like Woodland Sch and Pleasant View Sch or trace the family plots at St Joseph Cem.3 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Martinsburg SW, 1965 Print
1964 Martinsburg SW1965 Print · USGSDixon County's rural townships are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of family farms and small school districts. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like St Patricks Cem, Happy Corner Sch, and the Townhall in DAILY township. - 1964 Map of Burbank, 1966 Print
1964 Burbank1966 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley at the South Dakota and Nebraska border is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of river transport and rail. Researchers can trace family history at Ionia Cem or locate the South Bend Sch and Lembke Landing. - 1964 Map of Maskell, 1966 Print
1964 Maskell1966 Print · USGSNorthern Dixon County and the Missouri River bluffs are captured in the 1960s, showing a landscape of upland farms and river bottomlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Maskell, Newcastle, and local burial sites like Maskell Cem. - 1964 Map of Ponca, 1966 Print
1964 Ponca1966 Print · USGSThe Missouri River bluffs of Northeast Nebraska are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of river life and upland farming. Researchers can find country schools like Allard Sch and landmarks including Lookout Hill and Ponca Cem.2 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Martinsburg, 1966 Print
1964 Martinsburg1966 Print · USGSMartinsburg and the rolling farm country of Dixon County appear here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of well-established rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Silver Ridge Cem, and South Creek Sch. - 1967 Map of Waterbury, 1969 Print
1967 Waterbury1969 Print · USGSDixon and Dakota Counties are shown in the late sixties as the local rail and agricultural networks remained central to rural life. Family historians can trace the exact locations of rural schools and cemeteries, including Way Sch, St Johns Ch, and Woods Cem. - 1967 Map of Allen, 1969 Print
1967 Allen1969 Print · USGSDixon County farmland surrounds the village of Allen in the late 1960s, showing a landscape of rural schools and rail-dependent industry. Researchers can trace family landmarks like the Springbank Cem, Springbank Ch, and the Harmony Hill Sch. - 1967 Map of Wakefield SW, 1969 Print
1967 Wakefield SW1969 Print · USGSDixon and Wayne Counties were defined by a robust rail-and-water network in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Cozy Nest Sch, Immanuel Ch, and the Wakefield Cem along Logan Creek. - 1967 Map of Wakefield, 1969 Print
1967 Wakefield1969 Print · USGSWakefield and the surrounding farm townships were at a transition point in the late 1960s as railroad and water infrastructure shifted. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and the Indian Reservation Boundary near Logan Creek. - 1967 Map of Concord, 1969 Print
1967 Concord1969 Print · USGSDixon County farmland is mapped here in the late sixties, showing the rural structure of the Nebraska plains. You can trace early burial sites at St Annes Cem and Concord Cem, or follow the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western. - 1967 Map of Emerson, 1969 Print
1967 Emerson1969 Print · USGSEmerson and the surrounding tri-county borderlands of Nebraska are captured here in the late sixties, showing the intersection of rail transit and reservation boundaries. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate local landmarks like Nacora and Jopp Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Obert, 1970 Print
1968 Obert1970 Print · USGSNear the border of Cedar and Dixon counties in the late sixties, this survey captures the rural landscape centered on the village of Obert. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Brookey Bottom Sch, Sunny Lea Sch, and family burial sites at Lime Creek Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Meckling, 1971 Print
1968 Meckling1971 Print · USGSThe Missouri River bottomlands in the late sixties are anchored by the settlement of Meckling and the prominent Goat Island. Trace local family history through the sites of Bergen Ch, Norway Sch, and multiple country cemeteries. - 1968 Map of Coleridge SE, 1971 Print
1968 Coleridge SE1971 Print · USGSNortheastern Nebraska's agricultural landscape is documented here in the late sixties, showing the rural community structure of Cedar and Dixon counties. Genealogists and historians can locate former neighborhood hubs like Mayflower Sch, Branch Sch, and St Peter Sch. - 1969 Map of Vermillion, 1971 Print
1969 Vermillion1971 Print · USGSThe university campus and Missouri River floodplain meet in this late-sixties portrait of Vermillion. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Spirit Mound, Bluff View Cemetery, and the University of South Dakota.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Laurel, 1973 Print
1971 Laurel1973 Print · USGSNortheastern Nebraska agricultural lands are captured here in the early seventies as the rail lines still converged at Laurel. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Golden Prairie Sch, Logan Center Ch, and the Laurel Cem. - 1971 Map of Laurel SE, 1973 Print
1971 Laurel SE1973 Print · USGSThe tri-county boundary of Wayne, Cedar, and Dixon counties is shown in the early 1970s, capturing a traditional Nebraska farming landscape. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate rural landmarks like Mount Hope Cem and Sunny Slope Sch. - 1985 Map of Yankton
1985 Yankton1985 Print · USGSThe Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska come alive in this mid-eighties survey, centered on the newly created Lewis and Clark Lake. Researchers can trace the Santee Indian Reservation and locate historic river features like the St Helena Island Chute and Sand Island.2 unique versions available
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