1973 Map of Elsie

About this map

The village of Elsie serves as the primary hub in this southwestern Nebraska landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Stinking Water Creek, which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. As a snapshot of the region in the early 1970s, the map illustrates an economy tied to both the railway and local extraction, evidenced by a Sandpit located just west of the town center. Numerous wells are scattered across the surrounding sections, highlighting the essential role of groundwater management in this high-plains agricultural environment. The town itself is compactly plotted adjacent to the rail line, with its grain elevators and infrastructure marking the focal point of the area.