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2011 Map of Purdum

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Purdum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Purdum stands as a primary focal point in this 2011 depiction of the Nebraska Sandhills, anchored by the Purdum Post Office and connected to the wider region by Purdum Rd. The settlement pattern is defined by a network of established family ranches, reflecting the long-standing cattle-rearing traditions of Blaine County. Named properties such as the Lowe Ranch, Fisher Ranch, and Ryman Brothers Ranch are distributed across the landscape, many situated near the essential water resources of the North Loup River.

The winding course of the North Loup River dictates the placement of several other homesteads, including the Johnson Ranch, Moody Ranch, and Martin Ranch. This survey provides a precise accounting of the rural infrastructure at the start of the decade, from the Bussard Ranch in the south to the Cowdin Ranch further north, offering a clear view of land use and property names that are vital for local history and genealogical research.