1966 Map of Altona NE

About this map

Logan Creek serves as a defining geographic spine across this mid-1960s agricultural landscape, where extensive dredging and straightening efforts are clearly visible alongside its Old Channel. The map documents a pivotal intersection of tribal and county land, marking the Winnebago Indian Reservation Boundary and Omaha Indian Reservation Boundary as they meet the Wayne and Thurston county line. This rural domain is segmented into townships including Leslie, Thayer, and Flournoy. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by several rural landmarks, such as McQuistan Sch and Pleasant Valley Cem, alongside a distributed network of country schools. The presence of the Chicago and North Western railroad in the northern section highlights the era's reliance on rail for transporting the region's agricultural output across the Nebraska plains.