1963 Map of Neligh

About this map

Neligh serves as the focal point of this Nebraska landscape, situated where the Chicago and North Western rail line parallels the sweeping course of the Elkhorn River. The town's grid is detailed with landmarks such as a Water Tank and High Sch, while the surrounding countryside is defined by the drainage of Antelope Creek and Hail Creek. This 1960s survey provides a clear view of the rural educational infrastructure of the period, noting several outlying schoolhouses including School No 38, School No 88, and School No 107. To the west, the Red-Wing State Wildlife Management Area occupies the river bottomlands, illustrating the conservation of Nebraska's riparian habitats. Genealogists will find the Laurel Hill Cem on the eastern edge of the community, a key site for local history research.