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1956 Map of Springfield

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Platte River islands and sandbars dominate the southern portion of this mid-century landscape, marking the border between Sarpy and Cass counties. Along the northern bank, the town of Springfield serves as a local hub, while the smaller settlements of Meadow, Stringtown, and South Bend dot the river valley. The region’s educational and social infrastructure is well-defined by several rural schoolhouses, including Snider Sch, Pflug Sch, and Xenia Sch.

Industrial and transit footprints are evident where the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads intersect near the water. On the southern bank, Louisville sits adjacent to the Louisville Recreation Grounds, which features a series of ponds and a Fish Hatchery. Several local burial sites, such as Springfield Memorial Cem and Ball Cem, provide critical data points for genealogical research in this Nebraska prairie and riverfront community.