1955 Map of Belgrade SW

About this map

The Loup River dominates this mid-century Nebraska landscape, carving a wide valley through the hills of Nance and Merrick Counties. This agricultural region is defined by a dense network of local education centers, including rural schools such as School No 60, School No 24, and the Midway Sch. A notable historical demarcation, the Old Indian Reservation Boundary, cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the shifting land use and settlement patterns of the Platte River valley. In the north, North Star serves as a local landmark near the convergence of the hilly Cottonwood and Loup Ferry townships. The map records a transition in the rural landscape, specifically noting several decommissioned educational sites like School No 4 (Abandoned) and School No 61 (Abandoned) which likely served the West Newman area in earlier decades.