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1990 Map of Herman Ranch

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Herman Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The North Platte River cuts a deep corridor through this portion of Platte County, where the historical path of westward migration is etched into the landscape. The Emigrant Trail traverses the terrain, marked by several Oregon Trail Markers and reflecting the deep roots of 19th-century transit. Ranching life is anchored by family-named sites such as Herman Ranch and Russel Ranch, while the northeast corner is dominated by the Camp Guernsey State Military Reservation.

Water management is central to this arid region, evidenced by the Emigrant Ditch and the winding course of Cottonwood Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek. Prominent landmarks like Porter Rock and the high ground of Pine Ridge provided natural navigation points for early travelers. The presence of a Cemetery near the trail and several pipelines across the hills shows the layers of land use from pioneer transit to modern infrastructure.