1951 Map of Mullen

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Loup River branches dominates this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad follows the valley floor. The village of Mullen sits as a primary rail point, with the smaller settlement of Hecla to the west. This mid-century survey illustrates a classic prairie settlement pattern, where the water resources of the North Branch, Middle Branch, and South Branch dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. Local education is represented by a series of rural schools distributed across the hills, including Prentice Sch, Cherry Sch, Delight Sch, Reigle Sch, Harding Sch, and Barnaby Sch. The map also captures the topography of Dry Valley and the flow of Calf Creek, providing a detailed view of Hooker and Cherry Counties before modern irrigation and interstate travel transformed the region.