1955 Map of Belgrade SE

About this map

The Loup River and its tributary, the West Loup River, dominate this mid-century Nebraska landscape, where the braided river channels carve through the terrain of West Newman and Mead. A defining historical feature is the Old Indian Reservation Boundary which runs east-to-west across the lower half of the map, marking a significant legal and cultural line in the development of Nance and Merrick Counties. The rural infrastructure is remarkably dense with educational landmarks, including School No 19, School No 16, and the Liberty Knoll Sch. These small, numbered school districts, alongside the South Side Ch, highlight the community structure of the era. The presence of Loup Ferry in the north indicates historical transit points along the river bluffs, while the confluence of Horse Creek near the river banks shows the natural drainage patterns that shaped local agricultural boundaries.