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1987 Map of Allen Valley
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1987 Map of Allen Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The North Loup River winds through the northern edge of this Cherry County landscape, a region defined by the expansive drainage of Allen Valley and Big Creek. This 1987 survey captures the rural ranching culture of the Nebraska Sandhills, marking several family operations including Andrews Ranch, Roth Ranch, and Boyer Ranch. The topography is a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies, ranging from the open waters of Marsh Lake and Humpert Lake to the reeds of Murphy Swamp. A localized Sandpit near Marsh Flat suggests small-scale resource extraction, likely for maintaining the isolated road network that connects these remote homesteads. The map illustrates how human activity in the late twentieth century remained tethered to these persistent water sources and the valley floors of Horse Creek and its tributaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain