1974 Map of Center West

About this map

Winnetoon and the county seat of Center anchor this mid-1970s survey of Knox County, Nebraska. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the agricultural plateau and the deeply carved valleys of Bazile Creek and Spring Creek. The Santee Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across the northern third of the map, marking a significant historical and jurisdictional line in the region. Transportation and local industry are visible through the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad and several Gravel Pits scattered near the watercourses. Smaller communities like Bazile Mills and landmarks such as the Herbert Landing Strip provide evidence of rural settlement patterns and aviation history in this corner of the state, while the Cedar Hill Cem remains as a focal point for genealogical research.