1961 Map of St. Libory

About this map

Agricultural life in central Nebraska is clearly defined by the section lines and rural institutions documented in this 1961 field-checked survey. The St Libory settlement serves as a primary hub along the Union Pacific tracks, while the smaller community of Worms anchors the eastern prairie. The landscape is a network of small school districts and country churches, including Emmanuel Ch and Pleasant Ridge Sch, which highlight the density of early 1960s rural education before consolidation. Significant watercourses like Prairie Creek and Silver Creek meander across the townships, often flanked by numerous wells that suggest the area's reliance on groundwater for its farmstead economy. The map also records localized history through sites like the Norwegian Cem and Weigert Cem, providing precise locations for genealogical research within Howard, Hall, and Merrick counties.