Blackwood Creek meanders through this agricultural landscape in northeastern Hayes County, defining the drainage patterns of a quiet section of the Nebraska plains. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by section-line roads and water management features. Smith Dam and the accompanying Smith Reservoir highlight the local necessity of water storage for the surrounding ranching or farming operations. For those researching family history or local landmarks, the Union Mission Cemetery stands as a significant point of interest, marking a historical site of community gathering and memory. The map also traces the route of Road 1465 as it cuts across the northern terrain, connecting this rural expanse to the broader regional network.
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1954 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Palisade
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Beverly
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Palisade SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Burger Canyon West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Hamlet
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Hayes Center
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Palisade NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000