1981 Map of Goose Lake NE

About this map

The South Fork Elkhorn River meanders across the northern portion of this Nebraska landscape, defining a terrain shaped by water and sparse settlement in the early 1980s. Local history is anchored by the Bethany Ch and the nearby Trussel Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists tracing family ties in Holt County. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways, including Dry Creek and Cache Creek, alongside numerous Flowing Well sites that indicate the importance of groundwater for local agriculture and ranching. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by the Claypits located near the riverbank. This map captures the region's character just as modern land-use patterns were solidifying, showing the clear division between township boundaries like T 26 N and T 25 N and the natural flow of the prairie creeks.