1963 Map of Royal

About this map

Royal serves as the central hub for this portion of Antelope County, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by the transition from organized section-line roads to the varied terrain of the Grove Lake State Wildlife Area, where Grove Lake provides a significant water feature in an otherwise agricultural region. Genealogists will find the Royal Cem positioned just outside the main settlement area, a common placement for local burials during this era. The map, reflecting a 1963 survey with 1986 revisions, illustrates the persistence of small-town Nebraska infrastructure and the importance of rail transport for rural economies in the mid-20th century.