1985 Map of Red Cloud

Further north, the headwaters of the Little Blue River wind through the plains, passing the communities of Blue Hill and Minden. Large designated areas such as the National Waterfowl Production Area and several State Wildlife Management Areas highlight a landscape dedicated to conservation alongside its productive agriculture. The map provides a detailed look at the settlement pattern of South Central Nebraska just before the turn of the 21st century, from the hills near Sugarloaf Hill to the flatlands surrounding Fairfield.