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1962 Map of Poole

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The South Loup River meanders across this rural Buffalo County landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad parallels the river's northern banks. The settlement of Poole serves as the local hub, established at a point where the rail line and river valley intersect. The surrounding terrain is organized into distinct townships including Beaver, Garfield, Schneider, and Cedar, each characterized by a network of drainage systems like Sand Creek and Cedar Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural institutions preserved here. The map documents three specific schoolhouses—School No 107, School No 92, and School No 70—along with several community burial grounds including Majors Cem, St Joseph Cem, and Pleasant Ridge Cem. These features, combined with the detailed rendering of field and fence lines, provide a clear record of the mid-century agricultural layout and the scattered landmarks of Nebraska's prairie communities.