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1982 Map of Sybrant

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sybrant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sybrant anchor's this portion of Rock County, where the Sandhills landscape is defined by a high concentration of artesian activity and shallow basins. The map identifies numerous Flowing Wells and flowing wells, particularly concentrated along the drainage of Holt Creek. This abundance of surface water created a series of named wetlands and bodies such as Smith Lake, Cash Lake, and Lanz Lake, which likely served as critical watering points for local ranching operations.

Evidence of rural community life in the early 1980s is preserved through features like School No 77 and the Sybrant Cem. To the south, a Claypit suggests localized resource extraction amidst the ranching country. The terrain's complex contours reflect the unique geomorphology of north-central Nebraska, where water management and school districts were the primary markers of human organization across the sections.