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1952 Map of Almeria NW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Almeria NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the surrounding tablelands of the Sandhills define this landscape as it was documented in the mid-20th century. The North Loup River meanders across the central portion of the sheet, flanked by a complex system of irrigation infrastructure including the Brewster Canal and an Abandoned Canal. These waterworks reflect the region's agricultural adaptation to the semi-arid environment, supporting remote outposts like Peterson Ranch.

Local rural life is anchored by several small institutions serving scattered families. Education is represented by School No 15, Pleasant Valley Sch, and West End Sch, while the Church of God stands as a spiritual center near the river. The map also captures distinctive local nomenclature like Bloody Sawyer and Dry Valley, providing specific coordinates for genealogical researchers and land historians tracing family ties across the Blaine and Loup County border.