1951 Map of Eddyville

About this map

Eddyville sits along the Union Pacific tracks in a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the South Loup River and the broad Wood River Valley. This early 1950s survey captures the rural character of the Custer and Dawson County line, where the topography transitions from the alluvial plains to the more dissected terrain of Buzzards Roost Canyon. The map reveals a network of small school districts and community centers necessary for this mid-century ranching and farming region, including Mount Olive Sch and Hidden Hollow Sch. Notable for genealogists is the Park Valley Cem and the former location of Kennebec, documenting the specific settlement patterns of central Nebraska before the further consolidation of rural infrastructure. Numerous windmills dot the uplands, indicating the vital role of groundwater management for the local livestock economy.