1969 Map of Rushville 4 SE

About this map

The Snake River winds through the sandhills of the Nebraska panhandle, carving a path through the distinct townships of Lavaca, East Gordon, Russell, and Kinkaid. This late 1960s survey reveals a landscape dominated by internal drainage and numerous depression lakes, reflecting the unique hydrology of the Cherry and Sheridan county border. Named water bodies like Big Lake, Hart Lake, and Chokecherry Lake punctuate the terrain, providing essential landmarks in an area characterized by sparse infrastructure and a reliance on natural water features. The map illustrates a ranching landscape where development is limited to unimproved roads and isolated fence lines, tracing the rural character of the Missouri River Basin development program. This topography offers a detailed look at the land's natural contours before modern agricultural or water management changes altered the local basin's footprint.