1966 Map of Paul

About this map

Paul sits at a geographic crossroads in Otoe County, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the landscape near the banks of Rock Creek. This mid-1960s survey reveals a rural society organized around small schoolhouses and country parishes, such as Maple Grove Sch and St Josephs Ch. The terrain transitions from the upland heights of Belmont and Four Mile down to the southwest corner, where the Little Nemaha River enters the frame. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, recording the locations of Bloomingdale Cem and Lafayette Cem. A local Sandpit near Plum Run suggests the modest extractive activity that supported regional infrastructure. The intricate network of fence and field lines, mapped from 1965 aerial photography, offers a precise record of agricultural land division during this era.