1962 Map of Cameron

About this map

Prairie Creek meanders through the heart of the Nebraska prairie in this mid-century portrait of Cameron, where small schoolhouses and country churches define the rural landscape. This survey was conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin, detailing a region reliant on its water sources like Flash Creek and Cherry Creek. The social fabric of the era is evident in the numbering of rural educational centers, including School No 62 and School No 14, which were vital hubs for the surrounding farming community. Beyond the scattered farmsteads, the map identifies local landmarks such as Mount Pleasant Cem and the Cameron Ch. The layout of the land reflects a period of intensive agricultural management, with numerous wells and field lines marking the transition between the rolling uplands and the fertile creek bottoms near South Loup.