1952 Map of Monowi

About this map

Monowi sits at the heart of this mid-century Missouri River Basin landscape, where the Chicago and North Western railway runs parallel to the winding course of Ponca Creek. This 1950s survey captures a transition in rural education and community structure, evidenced by the high density of country schools including School No 42, School No 89, and the Verdel Sch. The terrain is defined by the three major water systems of the Missouri River to the northeast, the Niobrara River to the south, and the smaller drainage of Steel Creek. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Beulah Cem and Alford Cem, which provide specific points of reference for families settled between the township lines. The survey also highlights the boundary between Boyd and Knox Counties, illustrating the administrative divisions of this Nebraska-South Dakota borderland during the postwar period.