1970 Map of Odell NE

About this map

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts a definitive east-west line through the northern reaches of this Gage County landscape, connecting the small settlement of Ellis with the larger community of Beatrice at the northeastern corner. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a rural landscape deeply defined by its drainage systems, where the winding courses of Sicily Creek and Bottle Creek create a complex topography of ridges and draws across the townships of Lincoln, Riverside, Sicily, and Elm. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies specific points of community rest and recreation, such as Ellis Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and the Hidden Acres Country Club. Modern infrastructure, including a prominent network of Pipelines and several Radio Towers, exists alongside traditional agricultural features like a Sandpit and scattered wells, documenting the evolution of land use in southeastern Nebraska.