1950 Map of Pishelville

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a significant path through this Knox County landscape, creating the large Pishelville Island and shaping the development of the surrounding river breaks. During this mid-century period, the area maintained a network of small, rural schools that anchored the local townships, including Berg Sch in Raymond and Cottonwood Row Sch near the settlement of Jelen. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes between the river valley and landmarks like Stony Butte, illustrating the challenges of 1950s agriculture and road building in northern Nebraska. Small communities such as Pishelville and Dukeville serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads, while the National Cem and Riverview Cem provide important genealogical touchstones for families settled within Western and Bohemia townships.