1950 Map of Wood Lake

About this map

Wood Lake and Johnstown anchor this mid-century look at the Nebraska Sandhills, where the Chicago and North Western railway runs parallel to Plum Creek. The landscape is defined by its extensive ranching heritage, with large landholdings such as Shepard Ranch, Burrows Ranch, and McNamara Ranch sprawling across the terrain. This survey reflects the rural educational system of the era, noting numerous district schoolhouses including School No 38, School No 32, and the already Porter Valley Sch (Abandoned). Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of the Woodlawn Cem and East Woodlawn Cem near the primary settlements. The survey captures the hydraulic network of the region, from Little Minnie Creek to the North Fork Fairfield Creek, during a period of agricultural development within the Missouri River Basin.