1966 Map of Palmyra

About this map

The Little Nemaha River winds through the heart of this mid-1960s landscape, defining the agricultural and civic layout of the borderlands between Lancaster and Otoe counties. The village of Palmyra serves as a primary hub, situated near the confluence of the river and Hooper Creek. Just to the west, the community of Bennet sits along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line, which facilitates the region's grain-and-rail economy. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Rosewood Cem, St Leos Cem, and Mt Zion Cem. Aviation history is noted by the private Bayberry Landing Strip north of the river, while the local topography is divided into civil townships such as Stockton, North Palmyra, and South Palmyra. This survey provides a clear look at the Nebraska prairie before more modern residential expansion, capturing the network of section-line roads and field boundaries.