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1953 Map of Boelus

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Boelus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Boelus (Howard City) serves as a primary hub of activity where the Union Pacific railroad tracks trace the northern bank of the Middle Loup River. This 1953 survey, updated with 1970s photogrammetric data, reveals a landscape organized by both water and rail, with the Burlington Northern line cutting through the southern portion near St Michael. The rural character of the region is punctuated by a network of one-room schoolhouses such as School No 25, Boesen Sch, and School No 58, reflecting the early 20th-century educational infrastructure of Central Nebraska.

Elevations and terrain features like Cherry Creek and the South Loup River are detailed alongside essential water management markers, including numerous windmills and a Power Plant situated along the river's bend. Cultural landmarks, including Ebenezer Ch, Dry Creek Ch, and the Swedish Cem, offer significant insights for genealogists researching family ties in Howard and Hall Counties during this post-war era of agricultural development.