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1971 Map of Ogallala SW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ogallala SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The South Platte River and its braided channels dominate the northern portion of this landscape, just south of the main Ogallala settlement. This early 1970s survey documents a transitional zone where the irrigation and transport infrastructure of the river valley meets the upland ranching country. The Union Pacific railroad and local fairground signal a hub of regional activity, while the presence of scattered rural education sites like School No 21 and School No 22 highlights the historical distribution of school districts across the High Plains.

South of the valley, the terrain shifts into the dissected breaks of Happy Hollow, a stark contrast to the flat river bottom. Significant rural landmarks include the Cornelius Landing Strip and the Ogallala Country Club, illustrating the intersection of traditional land use with mid-century recreational and aviation developments. The map also clearly delineates the Keith Co Perkins Co boundary, providing a definitive record of political and property lines during this era.