1948 Map of Berea Creek East

About this map

Box Butte County agriculture and school district boundaries define the landscape in this late 1940s survey. The area is characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including School No 55, School No 3, School No 5, School No 38, and School No 78, illustrating the decentralized educational system of Nebraska's rangeland before mid-century consolidation. Water management in this semi-arid region is represented by the numerous Windmill sites that dot the sections, supporting the cattle and farming operations near the headwaters of Hemingford Creek and Berea Creek. Local heritage is anchored by two burial grounds, Plainview Cem in the north and Calvary Cem near the southern boundary. The topography shows the gradual transition of the North Fork drainage as it cuts through the local terrain, providing a look at the early infrastructure of the Nebraska panhandle.