1951 Map of Brownlee
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Scattered ranches and isolated schoolhouses define this stretch of the Nebraska Sandhills, where the North Loup River winds through the southern reaches. The landscape is dominated by the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in the north, a vast network of wetlands and lakes including Dads Lake, Mule Lake, and the curiously named Devils Punch Bowl Lake. This 1951 edition highlights the reliance on family-held lands, such as the Daniels Ranch and Pearson Ranch, which are connected by a sparse network of unimproved roads and trails. The small settlement of Brownlee sits near the Brownlee Flats, serving as a focal point for the region's agricultural life. Numerous rural schools, including School No 108 and School No 175, are peppered across the valleys, reflecting the decentralized community structure of Cherry County in the mid-century.
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Editions of this 1951 Brownlee Map
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Historical Maps of Brownlee Through Time
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