1940 Map of Red Cloud

About this map

Red Cloud stands as the primary hub along the Republican River in this detailed survey from the late 1930s. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of rural education and community life, featuring dozens of localized schoolhouses such as North Star Sch, Poor Farm Sch, and Sunnyside Sch. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad parallels the river valley, connecting the town to Inavale and providing the essential transport link for this agricultural region. Evidence of early Nebraska settlement is visible through numerous family and community landmarks, including the Catherton Cem and New Virginia Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions into the rolling hills of Walnut Creek and the state line, where the topography is dissected by many small drainages like Penny Creek and Lost Creek.