1980 Map of Belmont

About this map

Belmont serves as the focal point for this landscape in Dawes County, where the Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the terrain. The presence of the Belmont Tunnel and the nearby Belmont Cem provides a detailed look at the infrastructure and local history of this Nebraska panhandle community. Much of the northern half of the area is occupied by the Nebraska National Forest and the Ponderosa State Wildlife Area, characterized by complex drainage systems such as White Clay Creek, Saw Log Creek, and Rock Canyon. The map reveals a balance between managed public lands and the essential rail corridor that defined local transport. Elevated landmarks like Squaw Mound and the rural network along Table Road illustrate the topography that challenged early railroad engineering in this region.