1950 Map of Halsey
USGS Topo · Published 1950About this map
The Middle Loup River and Dismal River carve through the characteristic Sandhills topography of the Thomas and Blaine County line. Centered on the Nebraska National Forest, this 1950 edition shows the early development of the Bessey Ranger District, including the Nursery and the elevated vantage point of Scott Lookout Tower. The settlement of Halsey sits on the riverbanks, serving as a key point on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line that follows the water's path northwest through Natick. Beyond the forest boundary, the landscape is dotted with numerous Windmill sites, indicating the critical role of groundwater for cattle ranching in this arid grassland. Education in these rural stretches is anchored by the Rose Hill Sch, situated in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.
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Editions of this 1950 Halsey Map
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