1985 Map of Chappell

About this map

Ash Hollow State Historical Park and the historic Oregon Trail define the corridor of the North Platte River in this 1980s landscape. This survey documents a critical junction of Western migration and rail expansion, where the Union Pacific follows the natural grade of Lodgepole Creek through the settlements of Sidney, Lodgepole, and Chappell. The map captures the varied topography of the High Plains, from the prominent Lookout Mound and Sugar Loaf to the significant recreational and wildlife areas surrounding the western end of Lake Mc Conaughy. Local history and genealogy researchers can find specific landmarks such as the Bluewater Battlefield Overlook Site and various rural oil fields, alongside the distinct draws and basins like Walrath Draw and Devils Washbasin that have long dictated the movement of people and livestock across the Nebraska-Colorado borderlands.