1972 Map of Pierson Ranch

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North Fork Birdwood Creek flows through the southern half of this Sandhills landscape, marking a vital water source in an area defined by large-scale cattle ranching. The 1972 topography reveals the sparse settlement patterns of the Nebraska interior, where family-run operations like Pierson Ranch and the Brown Brothers Ranch anchor the local geography. Several unnamed Springs and individual Spring points dot the drainages, indicating the critical role of groundwater in sustaining the region's livestock economy. The map also delineates the boundary between Mc Pherson Co and Lincoln Co, providing a clear record of land division and property lines in this rural corridor during the early 1970s.