
The Niobrara River carves a deep valley through the northern reaches of this Cherry County landscape, a stark contrast to the surrounding sandhills. This 2021 survey documents a relatively undeveloped section of the Nebraska interior where human infrastructure is limited to sparse crossings like the Boiling Spring Bridge and Mogle Bridge. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern fringes of the Samuel R McKelvie National Forest, characterized by vast grasslands and the winding course of Medicine Cr. The presence of Boiling Spring along the Niobrara suggests the unique hydrological intersections of the Ogallala Aquifer and the river valley, a vital resource for the ranching and natural ecology of this high plains region.
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1950 · Powderhorn Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Cody
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Doughboy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Eli
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Doughboy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1985 · Heath Valley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1985 · Eli SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1985 · Cody East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000