1967 Map of Wakefield

About this map

Wakefield sits at the junction of Wayne and Dixon counties, serving as a hub for the Chicago and North Western railroad during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Logan Creek, where an Old Channel and a modern Dredge cut reveal the history of flood control and agricultural engineering in this corner of Nebraska. To the south, the Indian Reservation Boundary marks the edge of the Winnebago lands, adding a layer of jurisdictional history to the township structure of Springbank and Emerson. Local landmarks like the town Cem and the Sewage Disposal Pond provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians. Tributaries such as Myrtle Creek, Elk Creek, and Sand Creek drain the surrounding fields, illustrating the hydraulic network that supported the region's farming economy.