1973 Map of Elsie NE

About this map

Red Willow Creek winds through this section of Perkins County, defining the drainage patterns of an otherwise arid agricultural landscape. The 1973 survey data reveals a territory primarily organized by Section, Township, and Range lines, with a sparse distribution of cultural landmarks. A significant genealogical and historical point of interest is Walpole Cem, situated north of the creek. The map also records mid-century infrastructure developments, such as a large Pipeline traversing the center of the quadrangle and a Radio Tower positioned on a high point in the northeast. Small ponds and numerous wells scattered across the terrain indicate the critical importance of water management for the homesteads and farms operating in this portion of western Nebraska.