1954 Map of Walnut

About this map

The unincorporated settlement of Walnut serves as the focal point of this 1950s Nebraska survey, situated near the confluence of the Middle Branch Verdigre Creek and the North Branch Verdigre Creek. The landscape is defined by the township boundaries of Bohemia, Washington, Jefferson, Walnut Grove, and Logan, revealing a deeply rural social structure anchored by a high density of one-room schoolhouses. Notable institutions include Oak Valley Sch and Cottonwood Grove Sch, along with numerous numbered districts such as School No 61 and School No 18. Religious and community life is further evidenced by St Paul Ch and early burial sites like Jelen Cem and Pleasant Valley Cem, providing essential locations for genealogists tracing Knox County families during the mid-20th century.