1971 Map of Rugby NE

About this map

Sand Lake and a mosaic of smaller prairie potholes dominate this landscape in Pierce County, as documented in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The region is characterized by extensive conservation efforts, with the Juniata National Wildlife Refuge and Boyer National Wildlife Refuge protecting vital habitats for migratory waterfowl within the Central Flyway. These protected areas are interspersed with numerous smaller National Wildlife Refuge tracts, reflecting the importance of this glacial terrain for conservation. Human activity is sparse across the township lines of Townships 157 and 158 North, primarily represented by rural section lines and occasional Gravel Pits. The map provides a detailed view of the natural water distribution and the established boundaries of the Range 70 and 71 West grids.