1963 Map of Closter

About this map

The boundary between Antelope County and Boone County runs through this rural landscape, which is defined by a dense network of watercourses and early social centers. The small settlement of Closter sits in the southeast, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmstead community. Education and faith are central to the area's development, evidenced by Star School and School No. 33, alongside Star Church and the North Branch Zion Church. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous drainages, including Blacksnake Creek, Saint Clair Creek, and Ives Creek, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is further preserved at Zion West Cemetery, providing a specific geographic anchor for genealogical research in this part of the Nebraska plains during the mid-20th century.