1948 Map of Hemingford 4 SW

About this map

The High Plains of the Nebraska Panhandle are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by water management and rural education. The arid terrain is dominated by the winding course of Snake Creek and Barrel Springs Creek, which carve through the Goodstrick area. This 1940s survey reveals the vital role of groundwater for local ranching, with numerous Windmills dotting the sections. Educational hubs serve the scattered population, including School No 22, School No 23, and School No 36. Near the county line separating Box Butte and Morrill counties, an Abandoned Canal serves as a silent reminder of earlier attempts to divert water across this prairie landscape, while the location of Bonner sits at the southern edge of the survey.