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1985 Map of Valentine

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Valentine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Valentine and its surrounding sandhills dominate this mid-1980s landscape, where the Niobrara River and Snake River carve through the plains of northern Nebraska. The region's focus on conservation and water management is evident in the expansive Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and the Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, which serves the Gordon Canal. The terrain is punctuated by numerous lakes such as Big Alkali Lake and Watts Lake, illustrating the unique hydrology of the Sandhills region.

Transportation and small-town commerce follow the Chicago and North Western rail line, connecting settlements like Kilgore, Crookston, and Wood Lake. Local landmarks like the Valentine State Fish Hatchery and Snake River Falls highlight the area's natural resources. From the Samuel R Mc Kelvie National Forest to the South Dakota border, the map details a ranching and recreation landscape defined by its isolated schools and wide-reaching creek systems.