1955 Map of Broken Bow

About this map

The Sand Hills dominate this mid-century landscape, defining the transition from the rolling prairie to the river-fed valleys of central Nebraska. This 1955 survey traces the vital waterways that shaped regional development, including the North Loup River, Middle Loup River, and South Loup River. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the prominent Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Union Pacific railroad lines to the network of state highways connecting settlements like Broken Bow, Ord, and St. Paul.