1973 Map of Kimball 2 NE

About this map

The High Plains landscape of Banner County, Nebraska, is documented here through a 1973 orthophotomosaic, revealing the distinct patterns of Western agriculture and topography. The imagery clearly delineates the sharp contrast between center-pivot irrigation circles and traditional rectangular dryland farming plots across the plateau. The most prominent natural drainage feature visible is the rugged incision of Rocky Hollow, which cuts through the central portion of the quadrangle. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this aerial survey provides a direct visual record of the vegetation, erosion patterns, and ranch infrastructure as they existed in the early 1970s, offering researchers an unfiltered look at the Nebraska Panhandle's land use before modern technological shifts in farming.