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1982 Map of Raven

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Raven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Raven serves as a central reference point in this corner of Brown County, where the landscape is defined by a sparse but established network of family-owned ranching operations. The 1982 map data reveals a territory structured by the legacy of Western land claims, featuring numerous named homesteads including Forgey Ranch, Volton Ranch, and Ross Ranch. These sites, along with Smith Ranch and Strand Ranch to the south, indicate a dispersed settlement pattern common in the Nebraska Sandhills, where livestock and land management dictated the local economy.

Industrial activity is noted by several Well locations and a Claypit situated near the western boundary. Significant water features are rare in this semi-arid environment, making the presence of Jones Lake in the northeastern quadrant a notable geographical landmark. The map also documents modern infrastructure, such as the Radio Tower in the northwest, juxtaposed against the section lines and township boundaries of T 28 N and T 27 N.