1963 Map of Elgin

About this map

The town of Elgin serves as the central hub for this portion of the Nebraska plains, positioned along the C & N W railway lines. To the south, the village of Raeville appears as a smaller outlying settlement, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the winding paths of Blacksnake Creek and Cedar Creek. Aerial photography from the 1960s, updated with 1980s revisions, reveals the transition of local infrastructure, notably marking an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the shifting transportation needs of the agricultural community. Further evidence of local utility and transport is found at the Koinzan Landing Strip and a nearby Substation. The map also clearly delineates the Antelope Co Boone Co line, providing a precise record of the administrative and topographic character of the region during the mid-to-late 20th century.