1954 Map of Greeley NE

About this map

Cedar River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, carving a fertile valley through the Nebraska sandhills near the border of Wheeler and Greeley counties. In the mid-1950s, this area remained primarily agricultural, defined by rural infrastructure such as School No 23, School No 29, and School No 34. The small settlement of Belfast sits in the southwest corner, positioned along an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the shifting transportation priorities of the era. The presence of Cedar Valley Ch and scattered Windmill sites across the hills of Clear Creek and Freeman Valley highlights the dispersed nature of local ranching life. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of Clear Mud Creek and the heights of Mount Nebo.