1985 Map of Scottsbluff

About this map

Scotts Bluff National Monument and the spire of Chimney Rock stand as iconic sentinels along the North Platte River valley in this mid-1980s Nebraska landscape. The map details the intensive irrigation and transportation network that supports the communities of Scottsbluff, Gering, and Bridgeport. Moving south from the river valley, the terrain shifts into the Wildcat Hills, where landmarks like Bighorn Mountain and Table Top Mtn dominate the high plains. The regional connectivity is defined by the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, which parallel the river and link agricultural centers like Mitchell, Morrill, and Bayard. Conservation and recreation areas are prominent, from the North Platte Nat Wildlife Refuge around Lake Minatare to the Wildcat Hills State Rec Area, reflecting a landscape balanced between heavy agriculture and protected natural landmarks.