1948 Map of Hemingford 4 SE

About this map

Snake Creek and Point Rocks Creek wind through this mid-century landscape of the High Plains, where the drainage patterns of the Wright township reflect a reliance on intermittent water sources and groundwater management. The survey captures a sparsely populated ranching or farming region defined by a systematic grid of section lines and early infrastructure. Local civic life is anchored by several rural landmarks, including School No 9 and School No 16, which served the scattered families of the district. The presence of the Hagaman Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing early residents in this part of western Nebraska. Numerous windmills are mapped across the terrain, emphasizing the critical role of pumped water for livestock and homesteads in the arid climate near the border of Box Butte and Morrill counties.