1948 Map of Hagaman Cemetery

About this map

The High Plains of western Nebraska are defined by wind-driven prairie and intermittent drainages like Snake Creek, which carves a shallow path through the northern half of this landscape. The terrain is largely characterized by cattle ranching and dryland farming, as evidenced by the high concentration of Windmill sites that provide essential water access across the grassy sections of Wright. The layout of the land is structured by a grid of section lines, reflecting the Homestead Act's enduring influence on the local geography and the slow-paced development of the Nebraska Panhandle during the late 1940s.