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1949 Map of Flats, 1974 Print
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1949 Map of Flats

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bassett Ranch and the family operations of J Daly Ranch and G Daly Ranch anchor this 1949 Nebraska Sandhills landscape. The map reveals a highly localized network of rural institutions, such as Center Valley Church and Prairie Dale School, which served the scattered population of ranchers. A series of interconnected valleys, including Coyote Valley and Mill Camp Valley, provided natural corridors for movement between the region's numerous shallow bodies of water like Whitewater Lake and Swan Lake. The mapping captures a specific era of high-plains agriculture where named ranches—such as the Crouse Ranch and Diamond Bar Ranch—functioned as the primary geographic landmarks. The distribution of schools like School No 26 and School No 45 illustrates the distance-defying nature of community life in McPherson Co. during the mid-century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain