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1970 Map of Keeline

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Keeline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad corridor anchors the southern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the small settlement of Keeline serves as a lone hub of activity in Niobrara County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent topographic landmarks, including the high ridges of the Harney Hills, the Chalk Buttes, and Chimney Rock. These elevations give way to extensive drainage systems such as Golden Draw and Sothman Draw, which feed into the wider basin of Lance Creek and Little Lightning Creek.

The presence of the Joss Landing Strip near the northern hills suggests the region's reliance on small-scale aviation for connectivity across the open ranching country. This 1970 snapshot preserves the spatial relationship between the rail line and the scattered landmarks that defined navigation and local commerce, from the Harney Creek headwaters to the isolated Rest Area along the primary transportation artery.