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1985 Map of Dismal River Ranch SW, 1986 Print
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1985 Map of Dismal River Ranch SW

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The North Fork Dismal River and South Fork Dismal River cut through the sandy, undulating terrain of Hooker County in the mid-1980s. This landscape is defined by the cattle industry, with large, named ranch holdings serving as the primary landmarks in an otherwise open range. Working cattle operations like the Hager Ranch and Musser Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved roads and four-wheel-drive trails, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of the Nebraska Sandhills. The presence of Spring Creek and other small watercourses provides the vital moisture needed for these remote ranching outposts to thrive. Geologists and local historians can trace the intersection of these hydrology patterns with the long-established ranch boundaries of the Haney Ranch and other family operations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain