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1980 Map of Horn

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates this landscape in the western reaches of the Nebraska Panhandle, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the White River basin. The small settlement of Horn sits at a critical junction where the Burlington Northern railroad follows the winding course of Little Cottonwood Creek. This rail corridor was essential for moving cattle and goods across the semi-arid terrain of Dawes County.

Evidence of early local education and community life is visible at the Willowdale Sch and a solitary Cem located near Benedict Buttes. The geography is defined by seasonal watercourses like Sand Creek and North Draw, which carve through the plains near landmarks such as Square Hill and Carlson. The map captures the region at a time when traditional ranching and the railroad remained the primary drivers of the local economy and settlement patterns.