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1971 Map of Big Springs NW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Big Springs NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high plains of the Nebraska Panhandle are captured here during the early 1970s, where the landscape is defined by the dramatic incision of Ash Hollow into the tableland. This area, spanning the border of Garden and Deuel Counties, shows a rural economy centered on ranching and emerging energy infrastructure. The presence of a Landing Strip and a separate Landing Field suggests the necessity of light aircraft for managing these expansive properties.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as Zion Cemetery and Day Cemetery, alongside early educational sites like School No 2. The map also documents the industrial footprint of the era, from the network of the Pipeline to several Gas Wells and a Gravel Pit near the eastern margin. Drainage patterns are clearly marked by the winding path of Dry Creek and seasonal features like Dry Hole, providing a detailed look at the water resources of this arid region.