1961 Map of Rock Creek Lake

About this map

Republican River valley life and water management define this early 1960s study of the Nebraska-Kansas border. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling braided channel of the river, paralleled closely by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, a vital transit corridor through Dundy and Cheyenne counties. Further north, the State Fish Hatchery and Rock Creek Recreation Area represent mid-century conservation efforts centered around Rock Creek Lake. This area, encompassing parts of Allston and Haigler, showcases a rugged terrain of deeply incised drainages like Colter Canyon and Jackson Canyon that feed toward the river. The presence of a Gaging Station and various wells reflects the critical importance of water monitoring in this agricultural borderland.