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1990 Map of Merriman SE
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1990 Map of Merriman SE

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep, winding channel across the northern section of this Cherry County landscape, creating a stark contrast with the sprawling Sandhills terrain to the south. This 1990 provisional survey documents a region defined by large-scale ranching operations, where isolated homesteads like Simmons Ranch and Yeager Ranch serve as primary landmarks in an otherwise open expanse of undulating hills and blowouts. The hydrology of the area is centered on the river corridor and its tributaries, including Leander Creek, which feeds into the Niobrara from the north. For those researching local land use or family history, the map provides precise locations for long-established holdings such as Cobb Ranch and McGaughey Ranch, reflecting the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of this portion of the Nebraska panhandle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1990
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain