1963 Map of Elgin SW

About this map

Beaver Creek meanders across this rural section of Boone County, anchoring a landscape defined by the expansive townships of Oakland, Bonanza, and Ashland. The terrain is characterized by the intricate drainage patterns feeding into the creek, reflecting a mid-century agricultural environment where section lines and field boundaries are clearly demarcated. The map, developed as part of the Missouri River Basin program, illustrates the isolation and essential infrastructure of the Nebraska plains during the early 1960s.