1970 Map of Axtell East

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Kearney County is defined here by the path of the Burlington Northern railroad, which links the settlements of Axtell and Motala across the northern edge of the map. This 1970 survey reveals a community anchored by institutional landmarks such as the Bethpage Mission and several rural burial grounds including Keene Cem and Garden Plain Cem. A significant portion of the southern and eastern terrain is dedicated to the National Wildlife Management Area, showing a transition from the structured grid of sections like Mirage and Oneida to protected natural spaces. The presence of the Radio Tower (KHOL-TV) stands as a modern vertical landmark amidst the horizontal expanse of Nebraska prairie, while the small cluster at Keene serves as a secondary focal point for the surrounding farmsteads.