The South Platte River cuts a wide, braided path through the Nebraska panhandle, defining the northern geography of this region. Just south of the edge of Ogallala, the landscape transitions from the river valley into a high plateau of agricultural land and canyon breaks. Aviation history is centered here at Searle Field and the nearby Shelburnes Airport, supporting the rural economy and transportation needs of Keith Co. To the west, the terrain is marked by Chase Canyon, while the Western Canal serves as a vital artery for irrigation. The map reveals a strictly organized grid of section roads, from Rd West 90 down to Rd West 10, illustrating the precision of the Public Land Survey System as it reaches the Perkins Co line.
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1897 · Ogallala
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Ogallala
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · North Platte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Brandon NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Brandon NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000