1951 Map of Bristow

About this map

The Niobrara River defines the southern boundary of this Nebraska landscape, where the Boyd Co Holt Co line crosses the water. Parallel to the river, Ponca Creek carves a winding path through the northern half of the map, supporting the settlement of Bristow. The region is marked by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including School No 31, School No 57, and the noted School No 34 (Abandoned), illustrating the era's decentralized education system. Transportation is anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad line, which follows the creek valley through town. Further south, the tiny community of Paddock sits near the confluence of Eagle Creek and the Niobrara. Genealogists will find interest in localized burial sites such as Mission Cem and Bristow Cem, which remain as fixed points in the shifting agricultural townships of Morton and Lynch.