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1962 Map of Polk

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Polk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors this early 1960s study of the Nebraska plains, dividing the northern agricultural townships from the meandering course of the Big Blue River. At the center of the grid, the town of Polk serves as the regional hub, characterized by its High Sch, a prominent Water Tank, and nearby Polk Cem. The landscape is defined by traditional township divisions like Pleasant Home and Otis, reflecting the late-19th-century settlement patterns of Polk, York, and Hamilton counties.

Rural life is meticulously documented through numerous community landmarks, including the Immanuel Lutheran Sch and several small burial grounds such as Laclede Cem and Arborville Cem. To the southeast, the small settlement of Arborville sits near the river bluffs, while the Polk Bible Camp occupies a bend in the river, illustrating the intersection of spiritual and social life in this farming heartland.