1979 Map of Bethel Cemetery

About this map

The High Plains landscape along the border of Kimball and Cheyenne counties reveals a mid-century energy landscape dominated by petroleum extraction. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of unimproved roads and section lines connecting numerous scattered Oil Wells and a broader Oil Field. While the industrial footprint is significant, a small pocket of local history remains at Bethel Cem, located in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. This 1970s topographic study captures the area during a period of active resource development, illustrating how energy infrastructure was integrated into the existing grid of the Nebraska panhandle. The map serves as a detailed record for those researching the evolution of the regional economy or tracing family heritage near the historic cemetery site.