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1985 Map of Brownlee

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Brownlee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The North Loup River meanders through the heart of this Cherry County landscape, defining the local topography and settlement patterns of the mid-1980s. The small community of Brownlee sits near the river's edge in the southwest, accompanied by a local Cem. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a sparse network of ranching operations that testify to the enduring cattle-rearing traditions of the Sandhills region.

Strategic landholdings like Richardson Ranch, Miles Ranch, and a series of Reiser family properties, including the T Reiser Ranch and H Reiser Ranch, are scattered across the valley. The hydrological profile of the area is further marked by several significant water bodies and wetlands, ranging from the prominent Alkali Lake and O'Brien Lake to the expansive Chamberlain Swamp in the north, creating a complex mosaic of grazing land and seasonal water.