1964 Map of Herrick NE

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Hornbeck Sch stands as a focal point of rural life in this 1960s survey of southern Gregory County. The landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of the North Fork Whetstone Creek and South Fork Whetstone Creek, which carve deep, wooded draws through the high plains. This map was produced as part of a Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the region just before modern agricultural shifts changed the rural school system. Numerous artesian sources, simply labeled Flowing Well, are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of groundwater for ranching in this semi-arid environment. To the south, the terrain drops toward Rock Creek and Sand Creek, while a single Sandpit suggests the small-scale local industry supporting road maintenance in this quiet corner of the state.