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1950 Map of Careyhurst

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Careyhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The North Platte River winds through this Converse County landscape, anchoring a valley defined by early irrigation and rail transportation. Significant ranching history is evidenced by the Careyhurst Ranch and the nearby settlement of Careyhurst, which served the region alongside smaller outposts like Clayton, Welch, and Fletcher. The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the parallel tracks of the Chicago and Northwestern and the Burlington and Quincy railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and livestock.

Moving south from the river valley, the terrain rises into higher ground where Box Elder Creek and Dutchman Creek have carved their paths. Local landmarks such as Little Box Elder Cave and several specialized structures, including a Water Tower and Gaging Sta, reflect the essential management of water and transit in this semi-arid environment. The presence of the Quincy Ditch and West Side Ditch highlights the intensive effort to redirect river water for agricultural use.