1986 Map of Dunning NW

About this map

Middle Loup River winds through the southwestern corner of this Nebraska landscape, providing a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse of sand hills. This 1980s topographic record shows the transition from the open terrain of the central hills to the managed lands of the Nebraska National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of dunes and depressions, with elevations fluctuating across the sandy ridges of Blaine County. A series of unimproved roads and trails provide the only access through this section of the hills, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns and the reliance on the river corridor for connectivity. The map also delineates the precise township and range boundaries, including the intersections of t23n t22n and r25w r24w, which are essential for land tenure and genealogical research in this part of the Great Plains.