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1982 Map of Raven SW
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1982 Map of Raven SW

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The Calamus River meanders across the southwestern corner of this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, providing a vital water source for the isolated cattle operations that define the region. In the early 1980s, the area remained a sparse network of established family-run holdings, including the Lewis Ranch, Clark Ranch, and Chase Ranch. The terrain is characterized by the complex, undulating dune topography typical of Brown County, where the placement of a Flowing Well or a standard Well often dictated the location of ranch headquarters like the Smith Ranch and Daniels Ranch. This survey documents a working ranching economy reliant on these few named landmarks and the winding river to navigate an otherwise uniform and expansive prairie environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain