1985 Map of Valentine

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep, forested valley across the Nebraska Sandhills, serving as the central geographic feature of this mid-1980s landscape. Along its banks, the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor links the small prairie settlements of Valentine, Crookston, and Kilgore. This area is defined by massive federal and state conservation efforts, including the sprawling Valentine National Wildlife Refuge with its dense cluster of lakes like Pelican Lake and Hackberry Lake. The map reveals the intricate water management system of the region, from the Merritt Reservoir to the Valentine State Fish Hatchery. Significant portions of the Samuel R Mc Kelvie National Forest and Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge demonstrate the varied terrain, ranging from open tablelands like Church Flat to the broken breaks along the river.