1958 Map of Duncan

About this map

The Loup River and Platte River converge in this central Nebraska river valley, creating a landscape defined by braided watercourses and fertile bottomlands. The town of Duncan sits at a critical junction where the Union Pacific railroad parallels the historic overland routes. The rural character of the late 1950s is evident in the systematic distribution of one-room schoolhouses, including School No 3, School No 16, School No 5, and School No 17, which served the farming families of Butler and Columbus townships. Local industry is marked by numerous Gravel Pits along the river banks, while the presence of the Jackson Cem and the small settlement of Sheldonville provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research. Water management is a prominent theme, shown through the intricate paths of Lost Creek, Shell Creek, and the recreational waters of Wagners Lake and Lake Babcock.