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1985 Map of Eli SW
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1985 Map of Eli SW

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep, winding valley across the northern reaches of this mid-1980s Cherry County landscape. Above the river’s northern bank, the terrain levels out into the broad expanse of Connely Flat, where the presence of an Irr Well indicates the agricultural development of these Nebraska tablelands. Crossing the river, Garner Bridge provides a vital transit point in an otherwise open and sparse rangeland. To the south, the topography transitions into the intricate, rolling patterns of the Sandhills, eventually descending toward the headwaters of Medicine Creek. This survey captures the isolated character of the Nebraska backcountry, where the placement of lone bridges and wells defines the footprint of human activity in a landscape dominated by the river's drainage.

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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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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain