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2021 Map of Boelus

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Boelus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Howard City, also known as Boelus, serves as a focal point where the central Nebraska plains are carved by the winding paths of the Middle Loup River and South Loup River. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its waterways and a strict section-line road grid, including Salem Rd and Tilden Rd, which navigate the undulating breaks between river valleys. The convergence of these two major river branches south of the main settlement creates a complex network of wetlands and sandbars characteristic of the Loup River system.

Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds such as the Swedish Pioneer Cem in the northeast and Loup Fork Cem further west, both positioned on higher ground overlooking the valley. Further southwest, the small community of Saint Michael sits near the banks of the South Loup River and Sweet Cr, highlighting the historical reliance on these perennial streams for irrigation and livestock in Howard and Buffalo counties.