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1948 Map of Carr Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Carr Ranch and several other family-named cattle operations define the mid-century landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills across the boundary of Grant and Hooker counties. This 1948 survey reveals a sparse, water-dependent settlement pattern where ranch life centers on scattered lakes and the drainage of the Dismal River. Remote community infrastructure is visible through small, isolated institutions like Eclipse Ch and Erny Sch, which served the vast agricultural tracts. The terrain is marked by numerous natural basins, including Carr Lake, Rosebud Lake, and Haney Lake, as well as several artesian features noted as Flowing Well. The orientation of ranch houses such as Riemer Ranch and Gragg Ranch along the North Fork Dismal River underscores the critical importance of riparian access in this high plains environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain