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1964 Map of Martinsburg

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Martinsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Martinsburg sits at the southern edge of this mid-1960s topographical study, positioned where the Daily Branch meets the higher ground of Galena township. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Silver Creek and South Creek, which carve through the loess hills of northeast Nebraska. This area was intensely settled by rural farmsteads, evidenced by the high density of country schools and churches that served as community anchors.

Genealogists can find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds, including Silver Ridge Cem, Calvary Cem, and the Trinity Cem located just north of the village. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a central Substation reflects the local infrastructure supporting this agricultural region during the mid-century. Educational history is preserved through scattered rural landmarks like West Union Sch and Putman Sch, marking the distribution of local families across the townships of Ponca and Silver Creek.