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1985 Map of Kilgore SE
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1985 Map of Kilgore SE

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a winding path through the northern Nebraska sandhills on this 1980s provisional survey. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Snake River and the Niobrara, where deep incisions like Cox Canyon break the upland plateau. Human presence is sparse and predominantly agricultural, marked by established cattle operations such as Schloter Ranch, Bush Ranch, and Peterson Ranch. On the level ground of Church Flat, the grid of section lines and range roads provides the primary structure for movement across the terrain. A single rural schoolhouse, School No 45, and a lone Radio Tower serve as the principal landmarks in this expansive ranching district of Cherry County. The map captures a moment when traditional land use patterns remained dominant, with very little modern infrastructure beyond the essential ranch buildings and perimeter fencing.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain