1954 Map of Spalding NW

About this map

The Cedar River meanders prominently through this landscape in the mid-1950s, defining the physical and political geography of the region. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the terrain just as modern land management and irrigation efforts were intensifying. The map provides a precise look at the boundary where Wheeler Co meets Greeley Co, showcasing a transition between higher upland ridges and the fertile alluvial plains of the river valley. In the southern portion of the sheet, the drainage patterns of Freeman Creek and Troy Creek further illustrate the intricate water systems that supported local ranching and agricultural life during this era.