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1960 Map of Lyman

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lyman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The North Platte River valley defines this borderlands landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad and the historic Emigrant Trail converge near the Goshen and Scotts Bluff county line. The settlement of Lyman serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural district, supported by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure including the Farmers Canal, Gering-Mitchell Canal, and numerous laterals. North of town, the terrain rises toward Rattlesnake Hill, while the southern reaches are marked by the prominent Table Mountain.

Evidence of early frontier transit is preserved through a Historical Mon situated between the river and the rail line, while local landmarks like the High Sch in Lyman and the small community of Henry on the Nebraska border highlight the social centers of the era. The presence of Packer Lake and various drains, such as the Katzer Main Drain, illustrates the intensive water management necessary for the region's development.