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1951 Map of Bird City North
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1951 Map of Bird City North

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Republican River and its South Fork carve a complex network of canyons across this Cheyenne County landscape as it appeared in the early 1950s. The terrain is defined by deep, family-named draws such as Dave Harvey Canyon, Morehouse Canyon, and Pigg Canyon, reflecting the homesteading history of the High Plains. The industrial and social backbone of the region is clearly marked by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line, which connects the primary settlements of Wheeler and Bird City. A dense distribution of rural institutions highlights a once-populated agrarian society, featuring numerous schools like Riverside Sch and Plainview Sch, and local landmarks such as Horsethief Cave. Small impoundments including Cole Pond and Leach Pond dot the townships of Calhoun and Orlando, serving as vital water sources in this semi-arid prairie environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.78 x 21.73 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain