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1989 Map of Skunk Lake SW
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1989 Map of Skunk Lake SW

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Family-named ranching operations anchor this High Plains landscape along the border of Box Butte and Sheridan counties. The map captures a quintessential Western Nebraska cattle-country layout, where sprawling landholdings like the K Messersmith Ranch and S Messersmith Ranch are defined by the presence of vital water sources and isolated social hubs. The drainage of Box Butte Creek meanders through the western portion of the quadrangle, providing a seasonal lifeline in an otherwise arid region. In the southeastern corner, the Twin Lakes Ranch and the nearby Twin Lakes stand as prominent landmarks. This era of rural education is still evidenced by the presence of School No 100, highlighting the dispersed yet organized settlement pattern of the Nebraska Panhandle in the late 1980s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain