St. Libory and the village of Worms anchor this Nebraska landscape, where the prairie begins to give way to the irrigated agricultural fields typical of the region. The map reveals a meticulous grid of rural roads such as Merrick Rd and Denton Rd, which define the section lines and manage the flow of travel through central Howard County. Waterways like Prairie Slough and Prairie Cr meander through the terrain, suggesting the importance of drainage and natural irrigation in this plains environment. Local history is grounded in the presence of the Norwegian Cem and Weigert Cem, marking the heritage of the early families who established these communities. The intersection of local transit and civic life is centered at the Po in St. Libory, providing a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads.
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1892 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · St. Paul
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Broken Bow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Broken Bow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Grand Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · St. Paul
USGS Topo · 1:24,000