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1965 Map of Bayard SW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bayard SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The North Platte River flows through this 1960s landscape, flanked by a complex network of irrigation systems and rail infrastructure that defined the agricultural development of Scotts Bluff County. The intricate web of the Tri-State Canal, Minatare Canal, and Ninemile Canal demonstrates the intensive land management required for farming in the Highland region. Two major railroads, the Union Pacific and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, parallel the river's course, supporting small transit points and settlements like Clouse and Bradley.

Rural community life is anchored by local landmarks such as the Adventist Ch, Highland Sch, and Pioneer Sch. Near the southern border, the prominent formation of Castle Rock rises above the valley floor, while Long Island splits the river channel. This survey documents the intersection of natural geography and engineering, from the Gaging Station on Ninemile Creek to the various Gravel Pits that supported local road construction along U.S. 26.