1979 Map of Lawrence Fork

About this map

The Lawrence Fork winds through a high-plains landscape defined by the tri-county intersection of Banner, Morrill, and Cheyenne Counties. At the time of this mid-1970s field check, the region was an active energy and transportation hub, notably marked by an extensive Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells. The presence of the Mayer Landing Strip in the eastern portion of the quadrangle suggests the importance of light aircraft for managing large ranching or industrial operations in this relatively isolated corner of Nebraska. The terrain is characterized by the intricate drainage patterns feeding into the main fork, with localized extraction evidenced by a Gravel Pit. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the Nebraska Panhandle before modern consolidation, recording the specific locations of private aviation and resource extraction points.