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1950 Map of George Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of George Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Hyannis serves as the primary hub in this mid-century survey of Nebraska's sandhills region. The landscape is defined by its ranching heritage, featuring numerous family-named homesteads such as Burgess Ranch, Merrihew Ranch, and Miner Ranch distributed across a series of distinctive valleys. These topographic depressions, including Van Nortwick Valley, Big Swede Valley, and Anderson Valley, provide the necessary shelter and groundwater for agricultural operations in an otherwise undulating terrain.

A network of windmills and flowing wells supports the local economy, connecting scattered landmarks like Locust Sch and Farm Valley Sch. Significant water bodies like George Lake and Alkali Lake punctuate the northern sections, while Wild Horse Hill offers a prominent point of elevation. The layout of these properties and the positioning of Lowes Camp reflect the specialized land use required for high-plains cattle ranching during the post-war era.