1954 Map of Spalding

About this map

Spalding sits at the junction of rail and river in this mid-century Nebraska landscape, where the Union Pacific line follows the broad valley carved by the Cedar River. This 1954 survey, updated with 1980s data, illustrates a classic Great Plains settlement pattern where towns grew alongside the tracks while rural life centered on local institutions like School No 4. The map provides a detailed view of the border between Greeley and Boone Counties, showing how the terrain shifts from the river bottomlands near Mud Creek into the dissected hills that dominate the northern half of the quadrangle. For those researching local history, the inclusion of St Michaels Cem and Dublin Cem serves as a vital record of the community's early generational roots. The presence of smaller named points like Freeman further defines the sparse but structured agricultural footprint of the era.