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1950 Map of Crescent Lake
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1950 Map of Crescent Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors this mid-century survey of Garden County, Nebraska, showcasing a complex system of alkaline and freshwater lakes within the Sandhills. The landscape is defined by its water bodies, including Crescent Lake, Hackberry Lake, and Island Lake, which have historically served as critical migratory stops. Beyond the refuge boundaries, the map reveals a sparsely populated ranching country where life centered around isolated outposts and schoolhouses. Scattered rural institutions like Dogtown Flats Sch, Lone Star Sch, and Evergreen Ch suggest the distributed nature of the community during this era. Topographical markers such as Old Lady Beam Hill and Sugar Loaf Hill rise above the valleys, while the courses of Blue Creek and Lost Creek trace the drainage patterns of this unique high-plains ecosystem before later 20th-century developments altered the local hydrology.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.92 x 21.16 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain