Old Maps of Hershey, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

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Hershey, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Paxton, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Paxton, 1960 Print
    1898 Paxton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Nebraska at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Platte rivers and the arrival of the railroad. Researchers can trace early ranching sites like Duck Brand Ranch and the vital canal network including the Paxton and Hershey Canal.

  2. 1899 Map of North Platte, 1957 Print
    1899 Map of North Platte, 1957 Print
    1899 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the surrounding river valleys are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, as irrigation canals began to reshape the Nebraska prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homestead-era landmarks like Newberries Crossroads, Lemley, and the Union Pacific RR corridor.

  3. 1901 Map of Paxton
    1901 Map of Paxton
    1901 Paxton
    1901 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Platte Rivers in western Nebraska appears here at a pivotal moment for irrigation and rail expansion. Researchers can trace early water rights through the Sutherland Canal and locate historic livestock operations like Duck Brand Ranch and Knights Ranch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of North Platte
    1902 Map of North Platte
    1902 North Platte
    1902 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the Platte River forks are shown here at the start of the twentieth century, during a period of massive irrigation expansion. Researchers can trace early railroad siding stops like Spuds and Gannett or find old crossroads like Newberries Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 North Platte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and agricultural expansion. Trace the vast irrigation network of the Sutherland Canal, locate old rural schoolhouses like Rose Hill School, and find family holdings such as Conrey Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 North Platte
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills meet the high plains river valleys in the mid-1950s, a period of intensive water management and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace early prairie settlements like Stapleton and Tryon, or follow the industrial corridor of the Union Pacific through North Platte.

  7. 1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and irrigation economy matured. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named schoolhouses like Maire School or trace the railroad hubs at North Platte and the Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

  8. 1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 North Platte
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley meet in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by water management and rail. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like the Prairie Dell School or find landmarks like the Scott Lookout Tower and Geo P Kingsley Dam.

  9. 1970 Map of Hershey East, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hershey East, 1973 Print
    1970 Hershey East
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lincoln County plains in the early seventies reveal a landscape shaped by the North Platte River and the vital Union Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use through landmarks like McNeel Cem, Rosedale Sch, and the North Platte Canal.

  10. 1971 Map of Hershey West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hershey West, 1974 Print
    1971 Hershey West
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of western Nebraska meet the bifurcated Platte River system in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-water economy through the Union Pacific line and irrigation landmarks like the Riverside Cem and O'Fallons.

  11. 1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 North Platte
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and vital irrigation works. Trace the Union Pacific lines through North Platte or locate family sites near Stapleton, Gandy, and Fort Mc Pherson National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Ogallala
    1985 Map of Ogallala
    1985 Ogallala
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valleys in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by massive water projects and the Union Pacific corridor. Trace the development of Lake Mc Conaughy and irrigation networks near Ogallala, Paxton, and Sutherland.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2011 Map of Hershey West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hershey West, 2011 Print
    2011 Hershey West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Sutherland, O'Fallons, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Hershey East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hershey East, 2011 Print
    2011 Hershey East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Birdwood, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Hershey East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hershey East, 2014 Print
    2014 Hershey East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Birdwood, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Hershey West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hershey West, 2014 Print
    2014 Hershey West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Sutherland, O'Fallons, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Hershey East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hershey East, 2017 Print
    2017 Hershey East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Birdwood, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Hershey West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hershey West, 2017 Print
    2017 Hershey West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hershey, including Sutherland, O'Fallons, and other nearby areas

  19. 2021 Map of Hershey West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hershey West, 2021 Print
    2021 Hershey West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County's Platte River valley is captured here in recent years, showing the complex web of irrigation and transport between the twin rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation canals and river crossings near Sutherland, Hershey, and Riverside Cem.

  20. 2021 Map of Hershey East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hershey East, 2021 Print
    2021 Hershey East
    2021 Print · USGS
    The river-fed plains of Lincoln County come alive in this recent survey, showcasing the vital irrigation network of the Platte valley. Trace the paths of the Birdwood Canal and N Platte Canal or locate local landmarks like Hershey and the McNeel Cem.

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