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1960 Map of Hebron

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hebron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Hebron serves as a critical junction for Nebraska rail travel in the early 1960s, situated at the confluence of three major systems: the Union Pacific, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. The town center is densely structured with civic and social landmarks, including the Courthouse, Post Office, and a High School, alongside the Sacred Heart Church and its associated Sacred Heart School.

The surrounding landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Blue River and its tributaries, such as Blue Creek and Spring Creek. Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local history, evidenced by several distinct burial sites including the Rosa Hill Cemetery, Old Hebron Cem, and Sacred Heart Cem. Modern mid-century infrastructure is represented by the Hebron Municipal Airport and a Drive-in Theater located south of the main settlement.