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1980 Map of Coffee Mill Butte SE

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Coffee Mill Butte SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Nebraska National Forest lands occupy the northwestern corner of this Dawes County landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Panhandle. The area is defined by a series of branching seasonal waterways, most notably the winding paths of Pebble Creek and Pepper Creek to the north, and Cottonwood Creek in the south. This terrain reflects a classic Western ranching and homesteading pattern, where life centered around reliable water sources and localized education.

Evidence of small-town communal life is anchored by the Table Center Sch, located centrally near the headwaters of the creeks. The presence of numerous wells scattered across the township sections highlights the vital role of groundwater management in sustaining this high-altitude environment during the late twentieth century. This map serves as a clear record of rural infrastructure, showing the sparse but essential network of schools and water sources that supported families in this part of the Nebraska plains.