1966 Map of Hay Springs Creek

About this map

Hay Springs and the surrounding Nebraska ranchland are captured here during a 1965 survey, documenting the rural landscape of the Missouri River Basin. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, including the East Chadron and Antelope regions, which dictate the winding paths of Bordeaux Creek and Hay Springs Creek. A series of country schoolhouses, including Antelope Sch, Pleasant Home Sch, and Pleasant Valley Sch, provide a clear record of the area's dispersed population and mid-century social structure. The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts across the northeastern corner of the map, serving as the primary commercial artery for this High Plains territory. Along the tracks, a Cem and a Gravel Pit indicate local infrastructure near the Dawes and Sheridan County line, offering researchers a look at land use before modern agricultural shifts.