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1947 Map of Dismal River Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Dismal River Ranch serves as a central landmark in this remote corner of Hooker County, where the topography is defined by the branching waterways of the Dismal River. This 1947 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of massive dunes and interdunal valleys, labeled here as Mullen, Abby, and Valley. The pattern of human activity is dictated by water and education, with one-room schoolhouses like Maire Sch, Vandeusen Sch, and Haney Sch serving the ranching families scattered across the Sandhills. Dozens of isolated Windmill sites are marked throughout the terrain, indicating the critical importance of groundwater for cattle in a region where surface water is limited to the North Fork Dismal River, the South Fork Dismal River, and Spring Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain