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1987 Map of Hire NE
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1987 Map of Hire NE

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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W. D. Phipps Ranch stands as the primary namesake landmark in this remote corner of the Sandhills during the mid-1980s. The landscape is defined by its subtle drainage patterns, featuring the North Branch and the Middle Branch Middle Loup River, which wind through the township boundaries of T26N and T25N. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, Calf Creek flows eastward, cutting through a terrain characterized by extensive sand dunes and occasional ranching infrastructure. This provisional survey captures a sparsely populated region where the orientation of fences, unimproved roads, and windmills reflects the logistical demands of cattle ranching in the Nebraska interior. The map provides a detailed record of the land use and hydrology before modern center-pivot irrigation or further development significantly altered the traditional ranching corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain