1952 Map of Brewster NW

About this map

North Loup River winds through the central portion of this 1952 topographic study, defining the low-lying valley between the sandy hills of Dunning and Brewster. The landscape is dominated by the broad expanse of Hawley Flats, a relatively level stretch where local ranching and agricultural activity centered during the mid-century. This map captures the remote rural infrastructure of Blaine County just after the war, evidenced by the presence of School No 3 and isolated windmills dotting the hillsides for water management. Transportation across the river was facilitated by localized crossings like the Pitt Bridge and BR 2504, which provided essential links between the partitioned townships. The survey illustrates a terrain primarily defined by its natural hydrology, with several springs feeding into the river system, supporting the sparse but established settlement patterns of the Nebraska Sandhills.