1970 Map of Brady

About this map

Brady sits as a vital junction in the Platte River valley, where the Union Pacific railroad parallels the historic transport corridor through Lincoln County. This 1970 survey captures the community and its surrounding agricultural landscape, characterized by the prominent Brady Island landform and the distinct upland terrain of Wild Horse Valley. The distribution of rural landmarks, such as the Wild Horse Valley Sch and Antelope Cem, reflects a settled ranching and farming economy established well before the modern era of Missouri River Basin development. Smaller details, including the Brady Cem and a localized Radio Tower, provide specific coordinates for family history research and local land-use studies, documenting the intersection of early rail infrastructure and mid-century rural life.