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1970s Maps of Frontier County, Nebraska

Explore 17 historic maps of Frontier 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.

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Frontier County, NE maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Red Willow Dam, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Red Willow Dam, 1972 Print
    1970 Red Willow Dam
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Frontier and Red Willow county line area was undergoing significant change in the 1970s following the creation of Hugh Butler Lake. Researchers can trace the massive Mc Cook State Airport (Abandoned) and rural landmarks like Zion Hill Cem and School No 41.
  4. 1970 Map of Quick, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Quick, 1972 Print
    1970 Quick
    1972 Print · USGS
    Frontier County during the early 1970s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and the expansion of Hugh Butler Lake. Local historians can trace the community around Quick, Garden Prairie Ch, and School No 101.
  7. 1970 Map of Burger Canyon SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Burger Canyon SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Burger Canyon SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Nebraska in the early 1970s was defined by the intersection of four counties and the intricate engineering of the Blackwood Creek valley. Researchers can trace the sophisticated irrigation network of the Culbertson Siphon Extension Canal and locate rural landmarks like the Beebe Landing Strip.
  10. 1970 Map of Quick SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Quick SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Quick SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Red Willow County agricultural life in the early seventies centered on the vital waters and canyons of the Nebraska plains. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Box Elder Cem and the complex irrigation network of the Red Willow Creek Diversion Dam.
  13. 1970 Map of Eustis SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Eustis SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Eustis SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Frontier County at the start of the 1970s reveals a rural landscape defined by prairie draws and remote homesteads. Researchers can pinpoint historic community sites like Independence Cem, Orafino Cem, and the Earl Sch.
  16. 1970 Map of Eustis, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Eustis, 1973 Print
    1970 Eustis
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Nebraska near the Dawson and Frontier county line are captured here as they appeared in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the tracks of the Burlington Northern, locate the Holmes Sch, and find the Silica Mine south of Eustis.
  19. 1970 Map of Cambridge NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cambridge NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Cambridge NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Frontier and Gosper counties are captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the drainage of Muddy Creek. Local historians can trace the rural topography of West Muddy and find landmarks like Stowe Cem and Deer Creek.
  22. 1970 Map of Eustis SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Eustis SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Eustis SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Frontier County, Nebraska, is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a rural landscape defined by deep canyons and prairie creeks. Genealogists and local historians can locate Wilkins Cem and trace the paths of Muddy Creek or Horseshoe Canyon.
  25. 1970 Map of Farnam, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Farnam, 1973 Print
    1970 Farnam
    1973 Print · USGS
    Farnam sat at the intersection of Lincoln, Dawson, and Frontier counties in the 1970s, where the prairie gives way to deep creek breaks. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridor and find local landmarks like the Farnam Cem and Plum Creek.
  28. 1970 Map of Bartley SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bartley SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Bartley SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Red Willow County ranchlands are documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by deep draws and cattle country. Researchers can trace rural infrastructure from School No 42 to numerous Wells and a specific Oil Well.
  31. 1970 Map of Burger Canyon East, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Burger Canyon East, 1975 Print
    1970 Burger Canyon East
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Hayes and Frontier county line in the early 1970s shows a changing Nebraska landscape following the creation of Hugh Butler Lake. Researchers can trace old rural centers like St Ann Ch, School No 116, and the remote Beebe Landing Strip.
  34. 1971 Map of Elwood SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Elwood SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Elwood SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Gosper County was characterized by its rail-linked northern border and extensive drainage networks in the early 1970s. Genealogists can locate family land near the Burlington Northern line or trace water sources along East Branch Muddy Creek and Elk Creek.
  37. 1971 Map of Arapahoe NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Arapahoe NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Arapahoe NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Frontier and Gosper counties comes alive in the early 1970s through this detailed look at its creek-fed ranchlands. Genealogists can trace family roots at Salem West Cem, East Muddy Cem, or the remote Pleasant Grove Cem overlooking the valley.
  40. 1971 Map of Elwood NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Elwood NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Elwood NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Gosper County and Dawson County landscapes are defined by water management and rail travel in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Brace or explore the shores of Gallagher Lake and Plum Creek.
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  43. 1973 Map of Camp Hayes Lake SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Camp Hayes Lake SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Camp Hayes Lake SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Nebraska's rural plains are captured here in the early seventies, detailing the sparse agricultural settlement along the Hayes and Frontier County line. Researchers can trace local landmarks like St John Ch, Evergreen Union Ch, and the course of Red Willow Creek.
  46. 1979 Map of Gothenburg
    1979 Map of Gothenburg
    1979 Gothenburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Loess Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Gothenburg, locate family sites near Eustis, or explore the canyon country around Stockville.
  49. 1979 Map of McCook
    1979 Map of McCook
    1979 McCook
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley of southwest Nebraska is seen here in the late seventies, a region of rail-connected river towns and extensive irrigation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through McCook, the Burlington Northern line, and water landmarks like Medicine Creek.
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