Join Free
1952 Map of Brewster SE, 1978 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1952 Map of Brewster SE

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the heart of this Blaine County landscape, defining the water-dependent economy of the Nebraska Sandhills. This survey, published as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, illustrates the critical role of irrigation and land management in the mid-20th century. Notable infrastructure such as the Milburn Diversion Dam and the Rankin Ditch network appear alongside an earlier, Rankin Ditch (Abandoned) segment, tracing the evolution of water rights and engineering in the valley. The scattered settlement pattern is anchored by prominent family holdings including Fowler Ranch, Hazen Ranch, and McMillen Ranch, while the presence of School No 61 highlights the rural social structure of the era. The terrain transitions from the river's riparian corridor near Rifle Creek into the upland regions of Brewster and Edith, marked by numerous windmills essential for cattle ranching.

Find a feature on this map

16 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

Editions of this 1952 Brewster SE Map

Historical Maps of Blaine County Through Time

65 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain