1950 Map of Carr Lake
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1950 Map of Carr Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The ranching landscape of the Sandhills is meticulously documented in this mid-century survey along the border of Grant and Hooker counties. Large, family-named operations like Carr Ranch and Riemer Ranch anchor a region defined by scattered lakes and seasonal watercourses. The hydrology of the area is particularly detailed, tracing the flow of the Dismal River and the North Fork Dismal River, alongside smaller bodies such as Rosebud Lake and Jeffery Lake. This period of Nebraska's history shows a reliance on localized community hubs, evidenced by the presence of Eclipse Ch and rural education centers like Tucker Sch and Erny Sch. The inclusion of the Running Water Bridge provides a specific reference point for local transit and river crossings that shaped the daily movements of the era's residents.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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