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1987 Map of Big Falls, 1988 Print
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1987 Map of Big Falls

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The North Loup River winds through the heart of this Cherry County landscape, carving a valley defined by the dramatic drop of Big Falls. This 1987 provisional survey illustrates a remote ranching territory where human presence is marked by isolated outposts like Carrier Camp and Wolfenden Ranch. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous 4wd trails, indicating a reliance on off-road navigation across the undulating Nebraska sandhills. Downstream near the southern boundary, Emmons Ranch sits on the periphery of this sparsely populated river corridor. The map effectively captures the intersection of natural hydrology and the vast grazing lands of the Great Plains, where named features often represent vital water sources or family-held cattle operations during the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1988
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