1965 Map of Lake Alice

About this map

The North Platte National Wildlife Refuge dominates this western Nebraska landscape, centered on the critical water management systems of Lake Alice and Lake Minatare. In this mid-century period, the area exhibits a highly engineered agricultural environment, where the Tri-State Canal, Supply Canal, and various laterals move water across the plains of Funston and Dewey. This irrigation network is the lifeblood of the local economy, supporting scattered operations like Gueck Ranch and the small station at James.