1954 Map of Newport SW

About this map

The North Fork Elkhorn River and South Fork Elkhorn River dominate this mid-century survey of Rock County, Nebraska. The landscape is defined by the east-west passage of the Chicago and North Western railroad, which cuts through the northern townships of Center and Bassett. This area reflects a sparse, rural settlement pattern typical of the Sandhills region, where development is clustered around water sources and transportation lines. Educational infrastructure is prominent throughout the quadrants of Thurman and Lay, with several numbered institutions including School No 27, School No 35, and School No 24 serving the ranching community. The map also features the distinctive Glendale Sch near the eastern boundary and Adams Lake in the south-central portion, providing specific landmarks for genealogists tracing family landholdings in this part of Nebraska.