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1971 Map of Ogallala

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ogallala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The South Platte River and the Union Pacific railroad corridor define the southern edge of the landscape, where the town of Ogallala serves as a regional hub. Significant landmarks include the Courthouse, City Hall, and several local institutions like St Lukes Sch and St Pauls Sch. To the west of the main town site, the historic Boot Hill Cem stands near the Ogallala Cem, reflecting the area's deep ties to western frontier history.

North of the settlement, the massive reservoir of Lake Mc Conaughy dominates the terrain, held back by a dam system that creates the adjacent Lake Ogallala. This area is managed as the Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area, with various campgrounds and gaging stations monitoring the North Platte River and the Sutherland Canal. The map reveals a highly engineered water management landscape, featuring the Keystone Diversion Dam and multiple shoreline developments like Cedar Point Camp.