1970s Maps of Red Willow County, Nebraska

Explore 9 historic maps of Red Willow 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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  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.

  2. 1970 Map of Culbertson, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Culbertson, 1972 Print
    1970 Culbertson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Culbertson and the Republican River valley are documented here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of intensive irrigation and rail transport. Researchers can trace the Culbertson Canal, find the local Fairground, and locate landmarks like Bethel Ch.

  3. 1970 Map of McCook West, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of McCook West, 1972 Print
    1970 McCook West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley thrived during the 1970s as a hub of irrigation and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Memorial Park Cem, the rural School No 16, and the industrial Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1970 Map of McCook East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of McCook East, 1972 Print
    1970 McCook East
    1972 Print · USGS
    McCook and the surrounding Republican River valley are captured in the early seventies during a period of established rail and irrigation growth. Local historians can trace institutional roots at McCook College or locate rural landmarks like St John Cem and School No 31.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of Culbertson SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Culbertson SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Culbertson SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Kansas borderlands in the early seventies reveal a landscape of deep canyons and meandering creeks. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the reaches of Driftwood Creek, locate the Grove Cem, and map the rugged Tipton Canyon.

  8. 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.

  9. 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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