1951 Map of Lillian

About this map

Victoria Springs State Park stands as a focal point in this 1950s landscape of central Nebraska, situated near the small settlement of New Helena. The terrain is characterized by the broad Lillian Valley and the uplifted surfaces of East Table, where the rural infrastructure of Custer County is clearly documented. This survey illustrates a post-war ranching and farming community supported by local institutions like Farritor Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch, alongside several cemeteries including Hilldale Cem. The mapping reflects the Department of the Interior’s focus on the Missouri River Basin development, capturing the intricate drainage patterns of Victoria Creek and Lillian Creek before modern irrigation and land-use changes further altered the Custer County countryside.