1952 Map of Almeria

About this map

The North Loup River winds through this Nebraska landscape, defining a valley characterized by rural townships like Sawyer, Strohl, and Madison Square. By the early 1950s, the small settlement of Almeria served as a local hub, supported by the nearby Almeria Cem and a Canal system diverted from the river. This survey captures a transition in rural education and civic life, documenting several country schools including Liberty Sch, Knobby Ridge Sch, and Madison Square Sch alongside a central Town Hall. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for locating family plots in scattered burial grounds like Moulton Cem and Madison Square Cem. The inclusion of a Landing Strip near Dry Valley reflects the early post-war integration of aviation into the Great Plains agricultural landscape.