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1964 Map of Emmet SW, 1965 Print
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1964 Map of Emmet SW

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Holt Creek and a network of small, isolated lakes define this section of the Nebraska sandhills in the mid-1960s. The landscape is marked by a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of high-plains ranching, organized into the townships of Sheridan, Fairview, Wyoming, and Chambers. Scattered throughout this terrain are numerous Flowing Wells, indicating the critical reliance on groundwater for the cattle operations that shaped the local economy. The presence of School No 231 suggests a once-active rural school district serving the surrounding homesteads. Water features such as Lizard Lake, West Lake, East Lake, and Gold Lake provide rare landmarks in a region dominated by stabilized dunes and seasonal drainages like Dry Creek. This map captures a specific era of land management in the Missouri River Basin prior to further consolidation of rural infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain