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1985 Map of Eli SE
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1985 Map of Eli SE

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep, winding valley through the Sandhills of Cherry County, defining the northern landscape of this mid-1980s survey. The river's path is marked by isolated infrastructure, including the Boiling Spring Bridge and the Mogle Bridge, which provided essential crossings for the region's ranching operations. To the south, the terrain transitions into the protected acreage of the Samuel R Mc Kelvie National Forest, where the topography is dominated by stabilized sand dunes and the drainage of Medicine Creek. This area illustrates a typical Western Nebraska land-use pattern, where human presence is characterized by scattered Irr Wells used for cattle and irrigation, rather than concentrated settlements. The map preserves the exact placement of these water sources and natural springs like Boiling Spring before further modern developments altered the local water table.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain