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1950 Map of Spade Ranch
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1950 Map of Spade Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Spade Ranch anchors this high plains landscape in the Sandhills of western Nebraska, reflecting a mid-century era of remote cattle ranching and sparse rural settlement. The terrain is defined by a dense network of valleys and perched water bodies, including Smith Lake, Mother Lake, and the clusters of Osborne Lake and West Osborne Lake. This environment required a unique educational infrastructure to serve the widely dispersed population, evidenced by numerous numbered schoolhouses such as School No 134, School No 166, and School No 161. The naming conventions throughout Survey Valley and Wolford Valley point to early land divisions and the Kinkaid Act's influence on homesteading in the region. Notable landmarks like Argo Hill and Highland Flats provide relief against the broad valley floors where small hubs like Brighton once established a foothold in the ranching economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.12 x 21.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain