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1971 Map of Martin

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake McConaughy dominates the southern landscape of this 1971 survey, showing the shoreline as it appeared shortly after the record elevation measurement in late 1970. The settlement of Martin sits at the water's edge, serving as a hub for recreational access with a Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, and Trailer Park. This western Nebraska terrain is defined by the cattle industry and the historic Union Pacific railroad corridor, which skirts the northern bank of the reservoir near Arthur Bay.

North of the water, the landscape transitions into a series of valleys where large cattle operations like the Broken Axle Ranch, Ackley Valley Ranch, and Curry Ranch are established. Local infrastructure for these ranching families is represented by the isolated School No 39, while water sources like Ackley Lake and the meandering Whitetail Creek provided vital resources for livestock in this arid region of Keith County.