1970 Map of Atlanta

About this map

Atlanta sits at the northern edge of this Nebraska landscape, serving as a hub on the Burlington Northern railroad during the early 1970s. The terrain transitions from the flat agricultural lands of the north into a more dissected drainage system to the south, where numerous waterways like Turkey Creek and Flag Creek carve through the prairie. This survey captures the rural character of the border between Phelps and Harlan Counties, organized into named blocks including Albany, Scandinavia, and Washington. Local landmarks such as the Bethel Ch and a series of Roadside Parks provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the distribution of community gathering places in this part of the Great Plains. The map's detail reflects a highly structured agrarian landscape defined by section lines and small creek systems like School Creek and Milrose Creek.