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1951 Map of Haushar Ranch

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Haushar Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Isolated homesteads and the intricate drainage of the North Platte River basin define this mid-century portrait of Platte County. The landscape is marked by family names that tell a story of early ranching life, such as Haushar Ranch and the McNutt Ranch in the north. The presence of Canyon View School, noted as abandoned by the 1950s, suggests a shift in the local rural population and a consolidating community during the post-war era.

Navigating the terrain, seasonal waterways like Elder Creek, Broom Creek, and Patten Creek carve through the high ground. Distinctive landmarks such as Sheep Mtn and the deep relief of Sawmill Canyon provide clear orientation for those studying the topography of the Missouri River Basin development project. The map also includes several vertical control points, including VABM 5198 Wendover, essential for the precise surveying of this high plains environment.