1980s Maps of McPherson County, Nebraska
Explore 18 historic maps of McPherson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
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McPherson County, NE maps
(18)- 1985 Map of North Platte
1985 North Platte1985 Print · USGSThe Platte River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and vital irrigation works. Trace the Union Pacific lines through North Platte or locate family sites near Stapleton, Gandy, and Fort Mc Pherson National Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Arthur
1985 Arthur1985 Print · USGSThe Nebraska Sandhills in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape of remote cattle ranches and hidden basins between Arthur and Hyannis. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and private airfields like the Pioneer Ranch Landing Strip and Haythorn Lake.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Dismal River
1985 Dismal River1985 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska's sandhills and river valleys are captured here during the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern railroad. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through places like Thedford and Dunning or find family landmarks at Shimmins Lake and Shanklin Bluff.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Ogallala
1985 Ogallala1985 Print · USGSThe Platte River valleys in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by massive water projects and the Union Pacific corridor. Trace the development of Lake Mc Conaughy and irrigation networks near Ogallala, Paxton, and Sutherland.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Tryon NW, 1986 Print
1985 Tryon NW1986 Print · USGSThe McPherson County Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of remote cattle operations and winding prairie tracks. Genealogists can locate specific family-named holdings such as McClintock Ranch, Dobbins Ranch, and Kemp Ranch. - 1985 Map of Lena, 1986 Print
1985 Lena1986 Print · USGSThe Nebraska Sandhills ranching community of Lena is captured here in the mid-eighties as a network of family-held lands and seasonal basins. Genealogists can trace property names like Box Lake Ranch and Omara Ranch across a landscape of valleys and landmarks like Baldy Hill. - 1985 Map of Wright Valley, 1986 Print
1985 Wright Valley1986 Print · USGSThe Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s at the border of Hooker and McPherson counties. Researchers can trace remote ranching outposts like Huffman Ranch and the expansive wetlands of Big Lamunyon Flats. - 1985 Map of Snyder Lake, 1986 Print
1985 Snyder Lake1986 Print · USGSMcPherson County ranching culture is documented in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of scattered homesteads and vital water sources. Genealogists and historians can locate specific family holdings such as McNutt Ranch, Snyder Ranch, and the Snyder Lake Landing Strip. - 1985 Map of Schneringer Valley, 1986 Print
1985 Schneringer Valley1986 Print · USGSMcPherson County ranching country is captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of isolated homesteads and sandhills valleys. Local historians can trace the footprints of family landholdings like the C Pinkerton Ranch and J Pinkerton Ranch near the depths of Schneringer Valley. - 1985 Map of Bucktail, 1986 Print
1985 Bucktail1986 Print · USGSArthur and McPherson Counties in the mid-1980s reveal a remote landscape of Sandhills ranching and isolated homesteads. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Sunnyside Ranch, Sizer Ranch, and the small community of Bucktail. - 1985 Map of Flats, 1986 Print
1985 Flats1986 Print · USGSThe ranching country of McPherson County is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the small settlement of Flats. Researchers can trace old family holdings and water sources like the Diamond Bar Ranch, Schick Lake, and the W Thompson Ranch. - 1985 Map of Tryon NE, 1986 Print
1985 Tryon NE1986 Print · USGSIn the mid-1980s, this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills remained a landscape of storied family cattle operations. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise locations of the Miller Ranch, Jameson Ranch, and Munson Ranch. - 1985 Map of Whitewater Lake, 1986 Print
1985 Whitewater Lake1986 Print · USGSThe Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a remote ranching landscape along the Hooker and McPherson county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Whitewater Ranch, Tucker Ranch, and Stickney Lake. - 1985 Map of Tryon, 1986 Print
1985 Tryon1986 Print · USGSThe cattle ranching heart of the Nebraska Sandhills is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the small county seat. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy holdings like Kemp Ranch, Waits Ranch, and the isolated townsite of Tryon. - 1985 Map of Ringgold, 1986 Print
1985 Ringgold1986 Print · USGSMcPherson County ranch lands are captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of vast family holdings and remote outposts. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific properties including Trumbull Ranch, G Winters Ranch, and the settlement at Ringgold. - 1985 Map of Wright Valley NE, 1986 Print
1985 Wright Valley NE1986 Print · USGSThe Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by its remote cattle operations. Researchers can trace family-named holdings like the R Connell Ranch and the isolated Pioneer Ranch Landing Strip. - 1986 Map of Cody Lake SW
1986 Cody Lake SW1986 Print · USGSThe Nebraska sandhills on the McPherson and Logan county line are shown here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers and genealogists can trace the footprint of isolated prairie life through family-named landmarks like Oliver Ranch and Lair Ranch. - 1986 Map of Cody Lake NW, 1987 Print
1986 Cody Lake NW1987 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska ranching country is captured in the mid-1980s at the intersection of Logan, Thomas, and McPherson counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family holdings including Star Ranch, Pfeiffer Ranch, and Kramer Ranch.
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