1979 Map of Imperial
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
Imperial serves as a primary hub in this late-1970s landscape, situated where the Burlington Northern railroad meets the southern edge of the sheet. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses and draws that cut through the plains, including Frenchman Creek, Stinking Water Creek, and the notable Cliff Dwellers Canyon. To the north of the county seat, the Wanamaker State Wildlife Area sits just outside the town limits, providing a preserved pocket of terrain amidst the surrounding agricultural grid. Multiple small settlements like Grant, Madrid, and Elsie follow the rail corridor across Perkins and Lincoln counties. The prevalence of private aviation is evident through several regional strips such as the Reiger Landing Strip and Van Boening Landing Strip, which speak to the vast distances between these high-plains communities and their reliance on air travel for local operations.
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