1952 Map of Brewster SE

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the southern portion of this Nebraska landscape, defining the hydrological character of the region. This 1952 survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures a time when irrigation efforts were undergoing significant change. This is evidenced by the presence of the Rankin Ditch (Abandoned) alongside the active Rankin Ditch, showing the evolution of water management in the plains. Along the river banks, a Gaging Station monitors flow near the mouth of Rifle Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching economy within the boundaries of Brewster and Edith. Prominent livestock operations include the Fowler Ranch to the north and the Hazen Ranch and McMillen Ranch further south. Local education is represented by the isolated School No 61, a key waypoint for genealogists tracing families in this corner of Blaine County.