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1951 Map of Irwin
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1951 Map of Irwin

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Chicago and North Western corridor bisects the sandhills of northern Cherry County, linking the small rail settlements of Irwin, Leat, and the southern station at Bayonne. This mid-century landscape is defined by its water-management infrastructure, featuring the Horseshoe Drainage Ditch and several other canals designed to navigate the high water table of the surrounding basins. To the south, the Niobrara River carves through the Lavaca Flat (Gypsy Valley), crossed at the notable Lions Bridge. Numerous rural schoolhouses, including School No 58 and School No 78, are positioned across the grazing lands, serving the ranching families of the era. The northern territory is dotted with named basins such as Goose Lake, Trumbull Lake, and Carpenter Lake, illustrating the unique hydrology of this section of the Nebraska Panhandle near the South Dakota border.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain