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2017 Map of Boelus

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Boelus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Loup River and South Loup River anchors this central Nebraska landscape, where the village of Boelus (also identified as Howard City) sits on the northern bank. This river system creates a complex network of channels and wetlands that contrast with the organized grid of agricultural section lines. To the south, the small settlement of Saint Michael is positioned near the banks of the South Loup River, illustrating the historical importance of river proximity for early homesteads and rail-adjacent communities.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of early settlement patterns, including the Loup Fork Cem and Swedish Cem, which point to the diverse heritage of the families who farmed these plains. The terrain is further defined by tributaries like Sweet Cr, Dry Cr, and Deer Cr, while infrastructure like Nelson Airport and a thorough network of rural routes such as Loup River RD and W Prairie RD connect these isolated communities across Howard, Buffalo, and Hall counties.