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1950 Map of Chalk Buttes
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1950 Map of Chalk Buttes

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The North Platte River carves through the eastern edge of this landscape, anchoring the development of Douglas just as it transitions into the expansive high plains. The era is defined by the coexistence of pioneering legacy and modern industrial growth, evidenced by the Oregon Trail Monument standing near active pipe lines and a complex rail network. Two major lines, the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, parallel the river corridor, supporting the regional economy. Beyond the town and its Municipal Airport, the terrain rises toward the prominent Sheep Mountain and the distinctive formations of the Chalk Buttes. Water management is central to this environment, with numerous unnamed ditches and named drainages like Wagon Hound Creek and Little Tick Bed Creek feeding into the Platte, alongside localized features like Hot Springs and the Warm Springs Hill.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain