1951 Map of Callaway

About this map

Callaway serves as the focal point of this Custer County survey, situated at the confluence of the South Loup River and Sand Creek. The settlement's layout is defined by its relationship with the Union Pacific railroad, which follows the river's path through the valley. This mid-century study reveals a landscape heavily dotted with rural infrastructure, including a high density of country schools such as Evans Sch, Triumph Sch, and Whaley Sch serving the surrounding agricultural uplands. The terrain is divided into regional sections named Triumph, Ryno, and Delight, suggesting early local administrative or social districts. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of multiple burial grounds, including Rose Hill Cem and Kingsbury Cem, which alongside several flowing wells, illustrate the established agrarian life in central Nebraska during this era.