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1985 Map of Shimmins Lake, 1986 Print
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1985 Map of Shimmins Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Dismal River carves a winding path through the undulating sand hills of Hooker County in this mid-1980s topographic study. The landscape is characterized by a high density of depressions and ridges, typical of the Nebraska Sandhills, where water is a sparse but vital feature. Shimmins Lake sits as a primary landmark in the southern half of the sheet, surrounded by a complex network of unimproved roads and trails that navigate the shifting terrain. This provisional survey captures the area at a moment when cattle ranching and land management relied on these remote tracks, far from established towns. The lack of named settlements emphasizes the isolation of this ranching country, where small bodies of water and the central river corridor dictate the movement of people and livestock across the township lines of t22n and t21n.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1986
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