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1983 Map of Hastings East

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Hastings East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The eastern reaches of Hastings and the surrounding agricultural plains of Adams County are meticulously documented in this 1983 revision. The urban edge is defined by institutions such as Hastings College and the extensive Good Samaritan Village complex, while the rural landscape is partitioned by a dense network of transit, including the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads. A significant portion of the southeastern territory is occupied by the Army National Guard Training Site, reflecting the region's long-standing military and governmental infrastructure.

Water management and conservation are central themes, seen in the presence of Ayr Lake, Theesen Lagoon, and the National Wildlife Management Area. These natural and managed water bodies contrast with the industrial operations at the local claypit and the various municipal sewage disposal sites. From the small settlement of Glenville to the scattered country schools like School No 15, the map captures the transition from a growing city to the productive Nebraska prairie.