1950 Map of Verdigre NE

About this map

The Niobrara River carves through the landscape of Knox County in the early 1950s, meeting the winding course of Verdigre Creek amidst the upland plateaus of Raymond and Bohemia. This era preserves a rural infrastructure defined by numerous country schools, including Pleasant Hill Sch and School No 51, which served the farming families across the region. The Chicago and North Western railroad tracks follow the river valleys, providing a vital link to the settlement of Niobrara and the nearby Ponca. Cultural landmarks such as St Johns Cem and the White Mountain Lodge Cem offer tangible points of interest for genealogists tracing local family histories. The presence of Niobrara State Park along the river bluffs illustrates the early development of recreational land use in this corner of Nebraska.