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1981 Map of Shovel Dot Ranch, 1982 Print
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1981 Map of Shovel Dot Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Shovel Dot Ranch and several other significant cattle operations define this section of the Nebraska Sandhills along the border of Rock and Loup Counties. The Calamus River meanders across the central portion of the landscape, joined by tributaries like Skull Creek and Bloody Creek. This 1980s-era topographic study illustrates the sparse, ranch-driven settlement pattern of the region, where isolated outposts like the Dilsaver Ranch, Weber Ranch, and South Shovel Dot Ranch serve as primary landmarks across the rolling terrain. Human impact on the land is concentrated along the river valley, evident in the Fox Bridge crossing and small-scale industrial sites such as the Gravel Pit and Claypit. Numerous Springs and the presence of Fox Bayou highlight the vital water sources that sustain these remote ranching homesteads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain