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1979 Map of Indian Springs

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Indian Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Indian Springs and the surrounding high plains of Banner County are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by isolated ranching operations and distinctive landforms. The terrain transitions from the relatively level northern plains near Pumpkin Cr to the more dramatic elevations of Table Top Mountain and Bighorn Mountain in the south. These topographic features are dissected by Bighorn Gulch and various canyons, illustrating the erosional character of the region.

Social and industrial activity is centered around specific nodes like the Wrights Community Hall and established family holdings including Fayden Ranch and Van Pelt Ranch. The map also documents the sub-surface economy of the period, with several Oil Wells and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the central township lines. This survey provides a precise look at the ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks of the Nebraska Panhandle before modern development further altered the rural grid.