Swan Lake sits amidst the complex topography of north-central Nebraska, where water management and historic transportation routes define the landscape. The Ainsworth Canal cuts across the southern portion of this area, illustrating the critical infrastructure used to move water through the Sandhills region. This map documents a transition in the use of transit corridors, specifically highlighting the Cowboy Trl, a recreational trail established on the former right-of-way of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The convergence of natural drainage systems like Fairfield Cr and Evergreen Cr alongside engineered waterways and the modern Us-20 corridor provides a clear picture of how land use and resource management have shaped this part of Cherry County.
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1950 · Sparks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Simeon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Arabia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Valentine South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Thatcher
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Sparks SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1985 · Arabia SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000