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1979 Map of Agate NW
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1979 Map of Agate NW

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Niobrara River winds through the northeast corner of this Sioux County landscape, a vital water source in an area of high plains and remote plateaus. Human presence is sparse, centered on rural infrastructure such as the Panhandle Sch and various water-management features including a Spillway and a Well. The terrain is marked by the utilitarian paths of the era, specifically a Jeep Trail that cuts across the western sections, indicating the limited accessibility and rugged nature of the High Plains. Evidence of local exploration or industrial activity appears at a single Drill Hole site, reflecting the periodic search for resources beneath the prairie. This survey, based on 1973 aerial photography, captures a moment before modern irrigation or development significantly altered the traditional ranching and grazing patterns of western Nebraska.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain