1982 Map of Lusk
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
The Chicago and North Western railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this high plains region in the early 1980s, anchoring towns like Lusk, Manville, and Node along a central east-west axis. The landscape is defined by massive drainage systems and topographical breaks, including the Hat Creek Breaks to the north and the complex draws leading toward the Niobrara River. To the southwest, the North Platte River feeds into the Glendo Reservoir within Glendo State Park, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding ranching and dryland terrain. Historical connectivity is evident in smaller outposts such as Van Tassell on the Nebraska border and Lost Springs to the west. Landmarks like Steamboat Rock, Chimney Rock, and the Seaman Hills provide essential navigational points across the expansive plains of Niobrara and Converse counties.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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