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1948 Map of Ashby

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Ashby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Sandhills cattle ranching and remote Nebraska rail life are the focus of this mid-century survey. The settlement of Ashby sits along the southern edge of the map, serving as a critical junction for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR. The surrounding landscape is defined by vast valleys and alkaline basins, such as Hospital Valley and Camp Valley, which are dotted with dozens of family-run operations including the JHL Ranch, Diamond Bar Ranch, and Westover Ranch.

Remote education in the late 1940s is represented by the Consolidated Sch and Ferguson-Becker Sch, reflecting the sparse distribution of rural families. The hydrology of the region is notably diverse, ranging from large bodies like Mother Lake and Alkali Lake to numerous flowing wells and specialized agricultural infrastructure like the Dipping Vat near Shigley Lake. The boundary between Cherry County and Grant County bisects the southern hills, marking the transition between these cattle-raising districts.