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1963 Map of Erdman Ranch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Erdman Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Sheep Creek and Spottedtail Creek dominate this 1963 landscape, where the high plains of the Sioux Co Scotts Bluff Co line transition into the irrigated agricultural lands of the Dutch Flats. The area's development is deeply tied to water management, visible through the complex network of the Interstate Canal, the Spottedtail Canal, and numerous water control structures like Lateral No 18.

Social and ranching history is anchored by the Erdman Ranch and the Spottedtail Community Hall, reflecting the rural gathering points of the mid-20th century. Notable landmarks include the Selby Windmill and the distinctive Rattlesnake Hill, while more utilitarian features like a Gravel Pit and a simple Footbridge over the canal provide evidence of local infrastructure and land use. The map also captures fine-grained details such as selected fence lines and the Roosevelt boundary.