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1987 Map of Rosebud Valley
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1987 Map of Rosebud Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The North Loup River winds through the southern reaches of this Sandhills landscape, carving the wide Rosebud Valley across Cherry County. This 1980s provisional survey illustrates a remote ranching environment defined by isolated outposts and a complex network of seasonal watercourses. Large landholdings are marked by family-named landmarks such as Knight Ranch near Betsy Creek and Warden Ranch on the edge of the German Flats. The terrain is characterized by stabilized dunes and depressions, where features like Palmer Lake and the marshy stretches of Mud Creek provide critical water sources for the cattle operations that have long sustained this region. A few 4WD tracks represent the primary infrastructure, connecting the Roseberry Ranch to the surrounding hills and emphasizing the vast distances between neighbors in this part of Nebraska.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain