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1954 Map of Greeley

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Greeley (Greeley Center) serves as the hub of this Nebraska agricultural landscape, positioned where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line meets the rolling terrain of Mount Pleasant. This 1950s survey documents a well-distributed network of rural education and faith, evidenced by numerous numbered schoolhouses like School No 54 and School No 40, alongside named institutions such as Star Sch and Boston Valley Sch.

The landscape is deeply etched by the drainage patterns of Spring Creek and the West Branch Boston Spring Creek, which create the fertile valleys characteristic of Greeley County. Cultural markers like the Swedish Cem and Sacred Heart Cem reflect the heritage of the early settlers. Of particular interest to historians is the visible Old Railroad Grade north of town, tracing an earlier era of transportation before the primary rail corridor was established.