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2011 Map of Dustin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dustin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Niobrara River flows across the northern reaches of this landscape, defining the northern boundary of Holt County near Grand Rapids Island. This 2011 survey reveals a rural territory where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a series of small-scale impoundments including the Allyn Reservoir, Weller Reservoir, and Smith Reservoir Number 1. These sites, managed by structures like the Allyn Dam and Weller Dam, illustrate how the local drainage of Beaver Creek and Big Sandy Creek is harnessed for ranching and agriculture.

Concentrated human activity is sparse, centered on the settlement of Dustin and the White House Ranch to the north. For those tracing local history or family lineage, the Cleveland Cemetery stands as a primary landmark in the southwest. The crossing at Grand Rapids Bridge serves as a vital link over the river, connecting the grid of section roads like 469 Ave that weave through this section of the Nebraska Sandhills region.