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1970s Maps of Harlan County, Nebraska

Explore 9 historic maps of Harlan 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 Harlan County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Harlan County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Harlan County, NE maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1970 Wilcox
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the rural junction of Kearney and Phelps counties featured a landscape of conservation basins and rail corridors. Researchers can locate the Freewater Cem and St Johns Cem, or trace the path of the Burlington Northern and an Old Railroad Grade.
  4. 1970 Map of Ragan, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ragan, 1972 Print
    1970 Ragan
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural uplands of south-central Nebraska are captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the village of Ragan. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through landmarks like Antelope Cem, Immanuel Ch, and the Burlington Northern rail corridor.
  7. 1970 Map of Atlanta, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Atlanta, 1973 Print
    1970 Atlanta
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape near the Phelps and Harlan county line is captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line through Atlanta and locate the Bethel Ch near Flag Creek.
  10. 1973 Map of Orleans, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Orleans, 1977 Print
    1973 Orleans
    1977 Print · USGS
    Orleans and the Republican River valley are documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line, locate Calvary Cemetery, or find the small settlement at Wienand.
  13. 1974 Map of Republican City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Republican City, 1977 Print
    1974 Republican City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Republican City and the surrounding valley are shown here in the mid-1970s, as the landscape adjusted to the presence of Harlan County Lake. You can trace the Burlington Northern railroad, find the old town site of Naponee, and locate the Old RR Grade along the river.
  16. 1974 Map of Alma SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Alma SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Alma SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley meets the Kansas border in the mid-1970s, shortly after the landscape was transformed by the waters of Harlan County Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Sappa Creek and the Burlington Northern rail line through Orleans.
  19. 1974 Map of Alma, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Alma, 1977 Print
    1974 Alma
    1977 Print · USGS
    The town of Alma and the waters of Harlan County Lake define this mid-seventies look at the Nebraska-Kansas border. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and Burlington Northern lines or locate the Republican City Cem.
  22. 1974 Map of Huntley, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Huntley, 1977 Print
    1974 Huntley
    1977 Print · USGS
    Huntley and the surrounding Harlan County plains are captured in the mid-seventies during a period of evolving rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Grade Railroad or locate family roots near Bainbridge Cem and Huntley.
  25. 1974 Map of Republican City NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Republican City NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Republican City NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Harlan and Franklin counties are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape of creek-side farming and prairie life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Zion Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the winding path of Turkey Creek.
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