1950s Maps of Thomas County, Nebraska

1. 1950 Map of Thedford

   

   1950 Thedford

   1950 Print · USGS

   Thedford and the surrounding Sandhills are captured here at mid-century, following the winding paths of the Middle Loup River and the Dismal River. Genealogists can trace a network of family-named rural schools including Florea Sch, Ewoldt Sch, and Warner Sch.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1950 Map of Halsey

   

   1950 Halsey

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Nebraska Sandhills meet a massive man-made woodland in this mid-century survey of Thomas and Blaine counties. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Halsey, the Scott Lookout Tower, and the local Rose Hill Sch.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1950 Map of Shimmins Lake

   

   1950 Shimmins Lake

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the years following the war, showing the rural school system and river valleys of the high plains. Genealogists can trace the location of family-named landmarks like McPherson Sch, Rodewald Sch, and the isolated Shimmins Lake.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1951 Map of Tryon

    

    1951 Tryon

    1951 Print · USGS

    The McPherson County ranchlands are documented here at mid-century, showing a landscape of scattered family holdings and rural school districts. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family landmarks like Waits Ranch or Kemp Ranch and trace the many country schools such as School No 25.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1951 Map of Cody Lake

    

    1951 Cody Lake

    1951 Print · USGS

    The ranching country of the Nebraska Sandhills is captured here at mid-century as the region's family operations reached their post-war peak. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rural landmarks like Lone Star Cem, Happy Hollow Sch, and the Star Ranch.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1951 Map of Seneca

    

    1951 Seneca

    1951 Print · USGS

    Seneca and the surrounding Nebraska Sandhills are caught mid-century along the rail-and-river corridor of the Middle Loup. Genealogists and historians can trace family ranch lands like Metz Ranch, find old schoolhouses such as Huddle Sch, and locate the James Cem burial ground.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1951 Map of Purdum

    

    1951 Purdum

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Nebraska Sandhills in the early fifties come alive on this map of cattle country along the North Loup River. Family history and local landmarks abound, from the village of Purdum to the Walking Circle Ranch and rural anchors like Cascade Sch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1951 Map of Hoagland

    

    1951 Hoagland

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Logan County Sandhills come into focus mid-century, showing a landscape defined by the South Loup River and large family cattle operations. Genealogists and historians can trace historic holdings like Johnson Ranch and Marr Ranch or locate the site of School No 30.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1957 Map of Valentine, 1960 Print

    

    1957 Valentine

    1960 Print · USGS

    Northern Nebraska's ranching country and the vast Sand Hills are detailed here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks like the Dahlgren Ranch and trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad through Valentine.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1959 Map of Valentine

    

    1959 Valentine

    1959 Print · USGS

    The northern Nebraska Sand Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a vast ranching landscape shaped by the Niobrara and Loup rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chicago and North Western and locate remote outposts like Brownlee or Kennedy.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---