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1899 Map of Browns Creek
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1899 Map of Browns Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1899

About this map

The North Platte River corridor dominates the southern portion of this 1890s survey, illustrating a landscape transitioning from open range to irrigated agriculture. Early Nebraska ranching life is well-documented through dozens of named family holdings, including Johnson's Ranch, Smith's Ranch, and Richardson's Ranch, which are scattered across the northern sand hills and the river valley. The infrastructure of the era is marked by significant engineering projects like the Browns Creek Canal, Beerline Canal, and the North River Canal, which were vital for sustaining the burgeoning settlement at Lisco. To the north, a complex network of seasonal lakes such as Storm Lake, Alkali Lake, and Wild Horse Lake dot the terrain, while landmarks like Courthouse Rock and Antelope Hill provide distinct navigational points in the western Panhandle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1899
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain