1972 Map of Scraper Coulee

About this map

Sarpy Creek flows through the eastern edge of this landscape, carving a valley that serves as a primary corridor for the Burlington Northern railroad and the Sarpy Road. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of coulees, such as Scraper Coulee, Miller Coulee, and Whitcomb Coulee, which drain into the larger creek systems. These landforms reveal a dry, dissected upland where water sources were critical for ranching operations, evidenced by the numerous springs including Garverich Spring and Shadyock Spring.