1974 Map of Cowles

About this map

The village of Cowles serves as the central hub for this Webster County agricultural landscape during the mid-1970s. Situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line, the town is surrounded by a network of drainage systems including the West Fork and East Fork Elm Creek, as well as Willow Creek and Beaver Creek. The map provides specific locations for local family and community landmarks, particularly through its documentation of three distinct burial grounds: Batin Cem, Salem Cem, and Mulkey Cem. Industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit and a prominent Radio Tower to the south. The prevalence of numerous marked Wells across the survey area underscores the importance of groundwater management for the surrounding farms and homesteads in this part of southern Nebraska.